ITEA Systems Engineer

We are looking for a hands-on Systems Verification / RF Test Engineer to support the test, integration, and acceptance of airborne radio communication systems. This is a practical, delivery-focused role for someone who can organise and drive their own work, keep a tight grip on progress and issues, and collaborate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal rework.

• Lead physical and functional integration and verification activities for an Air Radio Communications System
• Write and maintain functional test procedures at sub-system and system level
• Execute testing in line with agreed procedures, refining procedures to improve efficiency and repeatability
• Maintain a clear, organised view of test progress, issues, risks, dependencies, and next actions
• Operate RF laboratory test equipment (desirable), such as: signal generators, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, noise sources, etc.
• Compile and manage evidence in verification compliance matrices
• Provide updates into the wider systems engineering activity (documentation, status, inputs/outputs)
• Support wider verification/qualification activities as required
• Support customer and supplier meetings, including preparation of documentation and presentations
• Report progress clearly and escalate technical issues early to protect delivery
• Deliver work to agreed time, cost, and quality targets

• Highly proactive, self-managing, and organised, while knowing when to seek input
• Solid understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle
• Strong first-principles problem solving, able to identify root cause and implement corrective actions
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and multiple stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to explain technical issues to different audiences

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience in Electronics / RF Comms / Software
• 5+ years' Systems Engineering experience, with recent experience operating in a lead role
• Experience in verification and/or design of RF systems or other complex electronic/networked systems
• Good working knowledge of verification frameworks and evidence generation (e.g., ITEA / systems verification approaches)