Location: Edinburgh OR Newcastle (fully onsite)
Duration: 12 month contract
Rate: £70ph UMB (Inside IR35)
Role details:
We are seeking experienced Systems Engineers to contribute to the continued development of an in-service radar system, by supporting the planning and analysis of radar trials (rig-based and flight trials). Successful applicants will have previous experience within a similar industry, and experience supporting engineering tests / trials and processing of large data sets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and analyse complex problems within the radar domain
- Develop and optimise systems architecture
- Apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights.
- Investigate system anomalies using real trial data, ensuring performance meets specifications.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype cutting-edge defense solutions.
- Contribute to System Verification & Validation (V&V) activities as part of the continuous development / enhancement of the Radar System.
Job Requirements:
- Significant radar domain knowledge and experience
- Strong systems engineering skills
- Strong experience with MATLAB, particularly for use in analysis of large data sets.
- Experience with digital signal processing, RF systems, or multi-sensor data fusion and tracking
- Familiarity with real-time data simulation and generation
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and systems thinking
- Capability in defining issues and developing practical solutions
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification preferred
If you are a systems-thinker with extensive radar domain knowledge looking for a challenging contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's specialised team and contribute to cutting-edge defence and security projects.
