Systems Engineer - Post Flight tools Engineer

Hudson Shribman; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking an Electronic Warfare Analyst / Post-Flight Tools Engineer. This role involves developing bespoke tools for post-flight mission data analysis, enhancing Electronic Warfare performance. You will work on high-impact projects that shape national defence outcomes, interpreting complex electronic signals and sensor data.

Qualifications

• Experience working with mission data, flight test logs, or similar.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate technical data into actionable outputs.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with clients to understand mission analysis requirements.
• Design and develop custom tools to process post-flight data.
• Collaborate with engineering, test, and R&D teams on solution delivery.

Skills

Programming

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Background in Electronic Warfare

Background in Signal Processing

Background in Aerospace

Background in Defence

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Electronic Warfare Data Analyst / Post-Flight Tools Engineer

Systems Engineer - Post Flight Tools Engineer

Are you a data-savvy engineer or analyst with a passion for solving real-world defence challenges?

We re seeking a highly capable Electronic Warfare Analyst / Post-Flight Tools Engineer to join a leading defence organisation working on mission-critical systems. You ll work closely with customers to develop bespoke tools and frameworks for post-flight mission data analysis, supporting real-time improvements to Electronic Warfare performance and capabilities.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that shape national defence outcomes, while developing solutions that make sense of complex electronic signals and sensor data from flight missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage directly with clients and end-users to understand mission analysis requirements

• Design and develop custom tools (in Python, MATLAB, or similar) to process post-flight data

• Interpret signal and sensor data from EW and airborne platforms

• Create intuitive workflows that provide insights from mission logs

• Collaborate with engineering, test, and R&D teams on solution delivery

• Contribute to continuous improvement of post-flight analysis frameworks and methods

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background in Electronic Warfare, Signal Processing, Aerospace, or Defence

• Strong programming/data skills (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent)

• Experience working with mission data, flight test logs, or similar

• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate technical data into actionable outputs

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• (Desirable) Knowledge of RF systems, radar, or spectrum operations

• (Bonus) Active or recent Security Clearance (SC/DV)

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