ITEA Systems Engineer

System Engineer/ITEAOverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesLead physical and functional integration and verification activities for an Air Radio Communications SystemWrite and maintain functional test procedures at sub-system and system levelExecute testing in line with agreed procedures, refining procedures to improve efficiency and repeatabilityMaintain a clear, organised view of test progress, issues, risks, dependencies, and next actionsOperate RF laboratory test equipment (desirable), such as: signal generators, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, noise sources, etc.Compile and manage evidence in verification compliance matricesProvide updates into the wider systems engineering activity (documentation, status, inputs/outputs)Support wider verification/qualification activities as requiredSupport customer and supplier meetings, including preparation of documentation and presentationsReport progress clearly and escalate technical issues early to protect deliveryDeliver work to agreed time, cost, and quality targetsSkills / CompetenciesHighly proactive, self-managing, and organised, while knowing when to seek inputSolid understanding of the systems engineering lifecycleStrong first-principles problem solving, able to identify root cause and implement corrective actionsComfortable working with ambiguity and multiple stakeholdersStrong written and verbal communication, able to explain technical issues to different audiencesRequired Experience / BackgroundEngineering degree or equivalent experience in Electronics / RF Comms / Software5+ years' Systems Engineering experience, with recent experience operating in a lead roleExperience in verification and/or design of RF systems or other complex electronic/networked systemsGood working knowledge of verification frameworks and evidence generation (e.g., ITEA / systems verification approaches)TPBN1_UKTJ