Filtronic plc is hiring a Technical Bid Lead to own the technical aspects of proposals for our Space & Defence sector business. You'll be responsible for leading bids from the qualification stage through to successful submission, translating our deep RF and engineering expertise into compelling, winning proposal content.
What You'll Do
- Lead the technical aspects of bids from qualification (bid / no-bid) through submission and handover to delivery teams.
- Translate complex engineering capabilities into winning proposal content.
- Define and develop solution architectures, delivery approaches, and engineering estimates in collaboration with SMEs and functional leads.
- Coordinate and generate technical documentation such as compliance matrices, system overviews, Product Breakdown Structures (PBS), and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
- Contribute to the generation of risk registers.
- Collaborate with project management/bid management, engineering, and finance teams to align technical deliverables with statement of work requirements.
- Ensure fully costed and resource loaded schedules.
- Ensure proposal compliance with Space and Defence specific qualification requirements.
- Act as the technical representative during customer clarification or negotiation phases.
What We're Looking For
- Degree in RF Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or equivalent technical discipline.
- Significant experience in RF/microwave systems, technical product management, or bid leadership in the space or defence sectors.
- Strong understanding of RF subsystems, including amplifiers, filters, and integrated modules for aerospace or secure communication systems.
- Knowledge of defence and space procurement processes, proposal formats and bid governance.
- Experience bridging technical and commercial domains in a customer-facing role.
- Proven ability to take a hands-on role in developing technical bid content — including writing, reviewing, and editing solution descriptions, estimates, and compliance responses.
- Deep familiarity with space and defence development processes and product lifecycles, including MoD and ESA standards and requirements.
- Exceptional technical writing and communication skills, with a proven ability to distil complex ideas into clear, compelling messaging.
- Strong strategic thinking with commercial awareness.
- Excellent collaboration skills; able to work across functions and manage inputs from diverse technical teams.
- Organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple bid timelines concurrently.
- High attention to detail, with a commitment to proposal quality and compliance.
Nice to Have
- Master’s or PhD advantageous.
- Familiarity with UK/US export control regulations (ITAR, EAR, UK Export Control).
- Knowledge of software-defined or digitally enhanced RF systems.
Team & Environment
You will work closely with business development, bid management, finance, and commercial teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Outstanding salary with bonus and benefits benchmarked close to the top of the sector.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role.
Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.
