Future Radar Signal Processing DA

JR United Kingdom; Newport-on-Tay; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Radar Signal Processing Technical Lead, where you will drive innovation in radar technology within the defence sector. This role involves leading the design of advanced signal processing platforms, ensuring operational excellence, and applying System Engineering principles throughout the development lifecycle. You'll engage with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders to create solutions that protect and serve. Embrace flexible working arrangements and make a meaningful impact in an inclusive culture that values diversity and integrity.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced leave

Share Incentive Plan

Employee assistance

Cycle2work

Discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Expert understanding of Signal Processing algorithms and their implementation.
• Experience leading signal processing architecture development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of a common signal processing platform.
• Collaborate with specialists across various engineering disciplines.

Skills

Signal Processing algorithms

Real-time software environments

Programming languages

Complex Radar Signal Processing

Systems Engineering principles

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Radar Signal Processing Technical Lead

Location: Cowes – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa £80,000 depending on skills and experience

Overview

Join a dynamic Radar Signal Processing Technical Lead role at the forefront of real-world demands in the defence industry. Ensure operational excellence for existing products, develop next-generation radar products to counter emerging threats, and contribute to our technology strategy. Engage in diverse activities applying System Engineering principles across the entire development lifecycle, developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

Responsibilities

1. Lead design and architectural implementation of a common signal processing platform for future complex radar products, providing technical leadership to a team designing, implementing, and integrating signal processing solutions into radar products.
2. Interact effectively with project technical authority, engineering manager, and senior stakeholders.
3. Collaborate with specialists across electronics, electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines to ensure a consistent system design approach.
4. Apply and promote ISO 15288 Systems Engineering principles throughout the engineering lifecycle, from requirements to system support and disposal.

Qualifications and Skills

• Expert understanding of Signal Processing algorithms and their implementation in real-time software environments.
• Knowledge of the relationship between algorithms, software, and hardware platforms.
• Experience leading signal processing architecture development and design activities.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Experience in Complex Radar Signal Processing.
• Knowledge of software and hardware engineering lifecycles from requirements to in-service support is highly desirable.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme, enhanced leave, Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, employee assistance, Cycle2work, discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Radar Systems Engineering Team

As the Radar Signal Processing Technical Lead, you will lead the design and implementation of a common signal processing platform, providing technical leadership to a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring integration across the engineering lifecycle. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and promote ISO 15288 Systems Engineering principles. The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, with accessible commute options from Southampton via ferry and shuttle service.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity and rewards integrity and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Additional Information

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality and residency. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, including 5-10 years of UK residency depending on the role.

Closing Date: 1st May 2025

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are encouraged.