Fire Control Radar Systems Engineer - all levels

Leonardo UK Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire Control Radar Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications in cutting-edge radar systems for advanced fighter jets. You will engage in a variety of activities, from defining requirements and designing algorithms to mentoring fellow engineers. With a commitment to flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity promises a rewarding career path in a collaborative and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about solving complex engineering challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Company funded flexible benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Award winning pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Free online courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive

Bonus scheme for employees

Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Engineering or relevant advanced academic research.
• Ability to design and integrate new functionality into existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to concept studies and design new system functionalities.
• Collaborate with engineers to prototype and evaluate system performance.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Problem Definition

Systems Architecture

Digital Signal Processing

Multi-sensor Data Fusion

Education

Science-based degree

Tools

Simulink

Matlab

Job description

Job Description:

Fire Control Radar Systems Engineer - all levels

• Are you a systems-thinker?
• Does solving complex problems interest you?
• Would you thrive in a collaborative environment?
• Do you want to apply your skills to a complex problem domain?

We are recruiting for a number of Systems Engineering roles where your work may be exploited into:

• The radar system for the Typhoon fighter jet
• The radar system for the SAAB Gripen fighter jet
• The next generation radar system for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)

What you’ll do as a Fire Control Radar Systems Engineer

Systems Engineering spans a range of activities spanning any product lifecycle. These are essential elements enabling delivery of high-performance cutting edge fire control radar systems. As a Systems Engineer, you will bridge the gap between “theoretically possible” and practical.

Typical work you might be involved in:

• Contribute to an early concept study investigating the application of new technology on future platforms
• Engage with stakeholders to define requirements for a new system
• Design and integrate new functionality into an existing sub-system in Simulink
• Collaborate with other engineers to design and prototype a detailed model of a system to understand observed simulated performance
• Design and prototype algorithms in Matlab, taking into account hardware limitations and constraints.
• Investigate the cause of anomalies observed during integration or evaluation activities, using real trials data

Dependent on experience, you may lead technical activities and initiatives, or you may mentor and coach other engineers.

What we’re looking for

You will have a science-based degree or equivalent experience. You will have worked in industry or will have relevant advanced academic research experience.

We are particularly interested in speaking to you if you have experience in any of the following areas:

• Systems Engineering specialisms, e.g.
  • Problem definition
  • Systems Architecture
  • Synthetic Environments
  • Performance Modelling
  • Verification and Validation
  • System of Systems
• Domain specialisms, e.g.
  • Digital signal processing
  • RF systems
  • Multi-sensor data fusion and tracking
  • Real time data simulation/generation

Security Clearance

You must be either a UK national or have UK dual nationality. You must also be eligible for full security clearance and access to UK-caveated and ITAR controlled information.

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology, and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working: Onsite