R&D Technical Lead required for a computing systems provider for space satellites and telecommunications based in Guildford. The ideal candidate for this role will be someone with a strong technical background in embedded systems and telecommunications in the space industry. This position is a hands on engineering role to begin with then progressing into a Lead Engineer role and building a technical team around you. R&D Technical Lead Job Overview Manage the entire product development lifecycle, from inception to production, ensuring adherence to project timelines Push innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering teams, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and methodologies Develop and implement engineering strategies, and best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and performance. Lead and direct a multidisciplinary R&D team developing digital telecom payloads and embedded systems for satellite applications R&D Technical Lead Job Requirements Experience or desire to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams developing embedded systems, particularly for space applications. Knowledge and experience in developing cellular networks. Experience in leading a system architecture stage of a project. Experience in the design and implementation of embedded telecom systems. Strong knowledge of digital communication principles and satellite communication protocols. Familiarity with antenna systems, RF frontend design, and modulation techniques Good understanding of the interactions between electronics, firmware, and software aspects in creating accurate system architecture. Experience with real-time operating systems, software-defined radios, and FPGA programming. R&D Technical Lead Salary & Benefits Salary- Circa £120,000 dependent on experience and skillset Matching pension contributions up to a maximum of 5% per month. Holiday entitlement – 34 days (including bank holiday) Working hours – 9.00am to 5.30pm on Mondays to Fridays Parking – free access as part of the University parking lot. Private medical care coverage for employee family members