ITEA Systems Engineer

System Engineer/ITEA Overview 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.

Key Responsibilities • 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

Skills / Competencies • 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

Required Experience / Background • 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)

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