ITEA System Engineer

Copello is recruiting for a ITEA Systems Engineer on a contract basis for a defence organisation in Buckinghamshire on a 6 month contract. The Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the integration, testing, verification, and acceptance of airborne radio communication systems, with a strong emphasis on hands-on RF testing and system verification activities. Key Responsibilities * Lead physical and functional integration, verification, and acceptance activities for airborne radio communication systems. * Develop functional test procedures at subsystem and system level for radio communication systems. * Execute testing in accordance with approved test procedures and continuously improve procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness. * Maintain a clear and organised view of test progress, risks, issues, and dependencies. * Operate RF laboratory test equipment, including signal generators, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, noise sources, and associated instrumentation, to stimulate and analyse system performance. * Update and maintain systems engineering documentation and records. * Participate in wider verification, validation, qualification, and acceptance activities as required. * Support customer and supplier meetings, including preparation of technical documentation, reports, and presentations. * Provide regular progress updates and escalate technical issues where appropriate. * Deliver assigned work packages to agreed cost, schedule, and quality targets. Qualifications & Experience * Degree-qualified in Engineering or equivalent experience in Electronics, RF Communications, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. * Minimum of 5 years' Systems Engineering experience, including recent experience in a lead or senior technical role. * Experience in verification, integration, or design of RF communication systems, electronic systems, or networked systems. * Practical experience of system-level testing, verification, and evidence generation. * Understanding of systems engineering processes and methodologies. * Experience with TETRA and/or VHF radio communication systems. * Experience working on communications and radar systems. * Knowledge of aerospace and defence standards, including ARP4754, RTCA DO-160G, and MIL-STD-810. * Experience using systems engineering toolsets such as Polarion. * Practical experience operating RF test equipment and conducting laboratory-based verification activities. The role will require candidates to have active or eligibility for SC clearance. Due to the nature of the role candidates will be required to be onsite 5 days a week. Role is paying circa £80 per day (inside IR35)