Principal Signal Processing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense industry is seeking a Principal Signal Processing Engineer to develop next-generation radar products. The role involves applying engineering principles across the development lifecycle and collaborating with various teams to ensure operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Signal Processing and MATLAB, contributing to innovative radar solutions.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Signal Processing algorithms and their implementation.
• Clear knowledge of interaction between algorithms, software, and hardware platforms.
• Experience applying complex Signal Processing techniques within radar system development.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of a signal processing platform for radar systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Manage system requirements and create design specifications.

Skills

Signal Processing algorithms

MATLAB modelling

Applied mathematics

Education

Higher education qualification in a STEM discipline

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Signal Processing Engineer

Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight

Salary: Circa £65k depending on skills and experience

Role Overview

Join a dynamic Principal Signal Processing Engineer role at the forefront of real-world demands in the defence industry. You will ensure operational excellence for existing products and develop next-generation radar products to counter emerging threats, contributing to our technology strategy. Your daily activities will be diverse, applying engineering principles across the entire development lifecycle to develop radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Supporting the design and development of a signal processing platform for next-gen radar systems, using Systems Engineering principles (ISO 15288).
2. Collaborating with design leads, engineering teams, and stakeholders to align technical efforts.
3. Managing system and sub-system requirements using IBM DOORS Next and creating design specifications.
4. Building MATLAB models for algorithm development, testing, and performance validation.
5. Planning and executing integration and testing of the signal processing platform within the overall radar system.
6. Promoting best practices in design, modelling, and integration to deliver reliable and scalable radar solutions.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Strong understanding of Signal Processing algorithms and their implementation in real-time, software-driven environments.
• Clear knowledge of the interaction between algorithms, software, and hardware platforms.
• Proficiency in MATLAB modelling and applied mathematics.
• Higher education qualification (or equivalent experience) in a STEM discipline.

Desirable

• Experience applying complex Signal Processing techniques within radar system development.

Benefits

Competitive pension, employee share plans, flexible health and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Team

Be part of developing next-generation radar technology by shaping its architecture and implementation. Work across the full engineering lifecycle, applying systems engineering principles and collaborating with experts to bring complex algorithms to life.

Why Join Us?

If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology, real-time systems, and mission-critical radar solutions, this role offers both challenge and impact. Our Radar Sector is advancing next-generation radar and sensor systems for UK and export markets. Our Cowes workplace is accessible via ferry and shuttle services.

Work Flexibility & Inclusion

We offer flexible working hours and arrangements to help balance work and personal life. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. If you have specific needs, speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Security Clearance

Many roles require security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, typically involving 5-10 years of continuous UK residence.

Closing Date: 29th May 2025. We may close early if sufficient applications are received, so apply promptly.