Radar Systems Mathematical Modeller

BAE Systems; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Radar Systems Mathematical Modeller in Cowes. The role involves mathematical modelling and simulation for complex radar systems, requiring a strong STEM background and innovative problem-solving skills. This position offers competitive remuneration and excellent opportunities for growth in the field of Maritime Services.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical and engineering mindset.
• Experience with mathematical simulation tools.
• Understanding of modelling real world physical problems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mathematical modelling and simulation development.
• Develop novel solutions for technical challenges in radar systems.
• Support multi-disciplined engineering teams.

Skills

Problem Solving

Mathematical Modelling

Simulation Development

Physics Understanding

Algorithmic Design

Education

Further education in a relevant STEM discipline

Tools

Mathworks MATLAB

Simulink

Python

MathCAD

Job description

Job Title: Radar Systems Mathematical Modeller

Location: Cowes

Salary:Up to £40,000 dependent on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Conducting mathematical modelling and simulation development devising and evolving algorithmic and design solutions to meet system capability and performance requirements of complex radar systems
• Utilising mathematical modelling and simulation to identify and develop performance enhancements and novel solutions to improve existing radar product capability and evolve future associated technologies
• Developing novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues that our customer community are facing
• Supporting multi-disciplined engineering teams in the realisation, implementation, verification and validation of algorithmic and design solutions for deployable radar systems
• Supporting system performance analysis of integration and post trials data to inform radar systems design solutions, and to generate customer acceptance evidence

Your skills and experiences:

• A strong mathematical and engineering mind-set with an innovative approach to problem solving that can be applied to resolving mathematical and Physics based problems
• Experience of mathematical simulation tools/languages (e.g. Mathworks MATLAB, Simulink, Pearl, Python, MathCAD)
• An understanding of the fundamentals of modelling and simulating real world physical problems, i.e. with radar systems
• Further education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM discipline

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Systems Modelling & Simulation team:

You will be working as a Systems Mathematical & Simulation Modeller within a radar product team of inter disciplinary engineers from a bespoke portfolio of new and existing products as part of our prestigious Products delivery stream. This position provides excellent opportunities to develop both your own skills and further your career within Maritime Services and the wider company.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:17th June 2025

.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible