Future Radar Signal Processing DA

JR United Kingdom; Ryde; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Radar Signal Processing Technical Lead, where you'll spearhead the design of innovative radar products. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and defense, applying your expertise in signal processing to develop solutions that protect and serve. You'll lead a dynamic team, ensuring the integration of cutting-edge radar systems while championing Systems Engineering principles. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Expertise in Signal Processing algorithms and real-time software environments.
• Experience in leading signal processing architectural development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of a signal processing platform for radar products.
• Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to ensure system design consistency.

Skills

Signal Processing algorithms

Programming languages

Complex Radar Signal Processing

Systems Engineering principles

Job description

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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

Put yourself into a dynamic Radar Signal Processing Technical Lead role at the forefront of real-world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be an opportunity to develop next-generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribute to our strategy for new technology. Your day-to-day will be exciting and diverse, applying the principles of System Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Lead design and architectural implementation of a common signal processing platform for future complex radar products, providing technical leadership and focus to a team that will design, implement, and integrate signal processing solutions into radar products
2. Interact effectively with the project technical authority, project engineering manager, and senior stakeholders
3. Collaborate with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical, and software to direct and realize a consistent system design approach
4. Apply and champion the Systems Engineering principles of ISO 15288 throughout the entire engineering lifecycle, from requirement definition to system integration, customer acceptance, system support, and disposal

Your skills and experiences:

• Expert understanding of Signal Processing algorithms and their implementation in a real-time, software-driven environment
• Knowledge of the relationship between algorithmic, software, and hardware platform implementation
• Experience leading signal processing architectural 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 capture to in-service support (highly desirable)

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and possibly an annual incentive.

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 for future radar products. You’ll provide technical leadership to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring integration of signal processing solutions across the full engineering lifecycle. Working closely with senior stakeholders and engineering specialists, you’ll apply and promote ISO 15288 Systems Engineering principles to deliver a consistent and effective system design.

This role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our Cowes workplace is easily accessible from Southampton via ferry and shuttle service.

Our evolving work approach enables flexible hours, including part-time options, flexible start and finish times, to help balance work and personal life.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Please discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may affect your eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, and birthplace.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting levels may require 5-10 years of UK residency for thorough checks.

Closing Date: 1st May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.