Radar Systems Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.