Senior Design Authority – RF / Sensor

Job title:

Senior Design Authority – RF / Sensor

Company

Matchtech Group

Job description

Senior Design Authority – RF / SensorPortsmouth or Isle of WightSector – Defence – RF / Radar SystemsKey skills required for this roleDesign Authority, RF, Radar, Sensors, MaritimeImportantDesign Authority, RF, Radar, Sensors, MaritimeJob descriptionWe’re looking for an experienced Senior Design Authority to take full technical ownership of a next-generation Integrated RF Sensor Suite, forming a critical part of future defence platforms. In this high-impact role, you’ll be at the forefront of designing and integrating a complex mast-based sensor system, involving multi-sensor interoperability and performance optimisation in a highly congested electromagnetic environment.If you’re a systems thinker with deep RF domain knowledge and a passion for solving complex integration challenges, this is your opportunity to shape a game-changing capability from the ground up.What you’ll be doing:

  • Assume ownership of the Future Integrated RF Sensor Suite mast and constituent sub-systems
  • Understand and architect the development and interoperability of the mast, including integration of multiple complex systems
  • Have a good understanding of the interoperability of multiple RF sensors in close proximity, with the ability to integrate a multiple sensor solution in a potentially highly conflicted EM environment
  • Provide authoritative technical guidance and leadership to others ensuring system and sub-system solutions are harmonised
  • Provide a depth and breadth of expert knowledge gained through substantial work experience to apply the principles and concepts of the ISO 15288 systems engineering lifecycle, and own specialist technical area(s) to resolve issues for complex radar design, systems and processes
  • Analyse, define, evaluate, plan, and deliver solutions to meet programme, business, and customer requirements

Your skills and experiences:

  • Possesses expert-level knowledge in areas such as Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA), Combat Management Systems, complex systems integration, advanced sensor and communication systems, and sensor-effector interoperability
  • An understanding of factors that can affect the real-world performance of radar systems and how these can impact accuracy and sensing performance in order to meet challenging design objectives and requirements
  • Proven ability to lead development programmes using systems thinking principles, ensuring holistic approaches to resolving complex engineering challenges
  • Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering large-scale, complex system designs across multidisciplinary teams
  • Highly skilled in presenting intricate technical and non-technical concepts in formal settings, with a strong ability to articulate persuasive and well-reasoned technical arguments
  • Broad cross-functional business insight and adaptability, enabling effective performance in dynamic project-driven environments
  • Holds a higher education qualification-typically MEng, MSc, or PhD-in a STEM discipline, or equivalent level of expertise

Expected salary

£13.91 per hour

Location

Portsmouth

Job date

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 06:52:44 GMT

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