Radar Trials Analysis Engineer - SC Cleared

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

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.