Radar Trials Analysis Engineer

Morson Edge; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering firm is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh or Newcastle for a 12-month project. The role involves evaluating radar performance, extracting insights from data, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on cutting-edge defence solutions. Strong proficiency in MATLAB and knowledge of the V-model lifecycle are essential. Applicants must be eligible for UK MOD Security Clearance to SC level. The compensation is £70 per hour via Umbrella.

Qualifications

• Proven ability with MATLAB, especially in analyzing large datasets.
• Knowledge of the full V-model lifecycle with emphasis on implementation, integration, testing, and V&V.
• Experience in supporting engineering tests/trials and processing large datasets.
• Capability in safety-critical systems.
• Understanding of radar or sensor systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate radar performance against requirements using large datasets.
• Extract actionable insights through signal and image processing.
• Investigate system anomalies with real trial data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for defence solutions.
• Contribute to system verification and validation activities.

Skills

MATLAB proficiency

V-model lifecycle knowledge

Experience with safety-critical systems

Familiarity with radar or complex sensor systems

Job description

Overview

Principal Systems Engineer

Location: Edinburgh or Newcastle

Duration: 12 months

Rate: £70 per hour Umbrella

SC Clearance Required

Responsibilities

• Work with large datasets from rig and flight trials and use analytical techniques to evaluate radar performance against requirements and raise Systems Problem Reports (SPR) for detailed investigation.
• Apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights.
• Investigate system anomalies using real trial data, ensuring performance meets specifications.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype cutting-edge defence solutions.
• Contribute to System Verification & Validation (V&V) activities as part of the continuous development / enhancement of the Radar System.

Proven Ability / Key Skills

• Strong proven ability with MATLAB, particularly for use in analysis of large data sets.
• Full V-model lifecycle knowledge, with an emphasis on the middle to right side (implementation, integration, testing, and V&V).
• Previous proven ability within a similar industry and supporting engineering tests / trials and processing of large data sets.
• Proven ability in safety-critical systems.
• Understanding of radar or complex sensor systems would be beneficial.

Additional

Please note, due to the sensitive nature of the project involved all applicants must be capable of gaining a UK MOD Security Clearance to SC level