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At Airbus Defence and Space in Portsmouth, we’re shaping the future of communications and space technology. Our RF test organisation (as a key part of the wider AIT - Assembly, Integration and Test team) ensures that every payload we deliver performs flawlessly in orbit. In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee all RF testing activities across multiple space programmes, including RF preparation tasks for telecoms payloads testing and ensuring that test systems solutions are developed on time, on cost & on quality (including Product Regulatory Compliance, where appropriate). You’ll lead a team of skilled engineers, driving operational performance, technical excellence and continuous improvement in one of Europe’s most advanced RF test environments. You’ll define the vision and strategy for RF test, ensuring safe, efficient and on-time delivery of complex test campaigns. Working closely with Engineering, Quality and Programme teams you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that our spacecraft meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee all RF testing activities across multiple space programmes
Ensure RF preparation tasks for telecoms payloads testing
Ensure test systems solutions are developed on time, on cost & on quality (including Product Regulatory Compliance, where appropriate)
Lead a team of skilled engineers, driving operational performance, technical excellence and continuous improvement
Define the vision and strategy for RF test, ensuring safe, efficient and on-time delivery of complex test campaigns
Requirements:
Experience in RF testing within aerospace, defence or high-reliability communication systems
Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex operational environments
Understanding of RF test principles, measurement systems and payload performance validation
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic or Communications Engineering
Experience of regulatory compliance requirements
What we offer:
Competitive salary
Annual profit share
Contributory pension
Share options
Car leasing scheme
Free onsite parking
Season ticket loan
Tax-free technology scheme
Discounted shopping
37 hour week
Flexible working around core hours
Hybrid working (aligned with business / role needs)
Up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL
Option to buy holiday
Personalised development plan
Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses
Internal mobility including international opportunities
Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support)
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests
Cycle-to-work scheme
On-site canteen and coffee shop
Life assurance
Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
Wellbeing room
Multi-faith room
Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)