Radar Modes Lead Engineer – Systems & Trials

Leonardo

Newcastle upon Tyne

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge: up to 12 flexi-days/
Employer pension up to 15%
Mental health support
Bonus scheme
Free access to 4,000+ online courses
Referral programme
Flexible benefits (up to £500)
Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer / Specialist to drive Radar Mode development within the Mk0 Systems Engineering team in the UK. The role focuses on developing algorithms for the Signal Processor and collaborating with EuroRADAR partners across the full lifecycle, including design, verification, trials, and validation.

The successful candidate will manage the Mk0 Radar Modes team, own the routemap, and lead technical updates with stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Engineering/Physics/Applied Maths degree or equivalent.
  • Radar systems engineering or signal processing experience preferred.
  • Experience leading a systems engineering team.
  • Ability to build and maintain complex system models and analysis tools.
  • Strong data analysis skills for large datasets.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Mk0 Radar Modes team and routemap development.
  • Oversee radar mode design, verification, and validation.
  • Plan trials and analyze ground/flight trial data.
  • Develop design solutions to address capability gaps.
  • Present analyses and drive design updates through change control.
  • Maintain configuration of models and analysis tools.

Skills

Radar Systems
Signal Processing
Leadership
Data Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
Team Supervision
Documentation & Modeling

Education

Engineering/Physics/Applied Maths background

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer / Specialist to drive Radar Mode development within the Mk0 Systems Engineering team in the UK. The role focuses on developing algorithms for the Signal Processor and collaborating with EuroRADAR partners across the full lifecycle, including design, verification, trials, and validation.

The successful candidate will manage the Mk0 Radar Modes team, own the routemap, and lead technical updates with stakeholders.

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