Job summary

Our client, a significant player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Senior Engineer - Deputy Trials Leader for their Radar Cross Section Signature Measurement Capability team.

Key skills required for this role

Trials, Radar, Radar Cross Section,

Important

Strong knowledge and understanding of radar systems and skills in systems engineering test and trials

Job description

In this permanent role, you will be integral to delivering a key service that enhances the protection of military platforms through advanced radar signature measurement and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy as a member of the trial delivery team, including operating carry-on-board equipment on RN platforms.
• Lead the measurement team during trials when required.
• Support trial planning activities, encompassing technical, safety, security, and logistics aspects.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental, and Security requirements at trials sites.
• Provide technical expertise for investment and customer projects.
• Support the delivery of new RCS measurement and analysis capabilities into service.
• Contribute to the operation of the RCS facility, proactively seeking process improvements.
• Assist facility engineering teams in maintaining and developing systems and equipment.

Job Requirements:

Essential Education, Qualifications and Training:

• Degree-level background in physics, engineering, or mathematics or with equivalent relevant experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience in radar systems (general, front-end RF/MW sub-systems, antennas).
• Understanding of physics (electromagnetism).
• Proficiency in Digital Signal Processing and Radar Cross Section (RCS).
• Experience in RF test and measurement.
• Strong IT skills, including word processors, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Must hold a full driving licence.

Desirable Criteria:

• Detailed RCS experience in modelling, measurements, and high-resolution imaging.
• History of working in military environments.
• Experience with radio communications.
• Health and Safety qualifications and experience.
• Data science skills and use of MATLAB.