Research Engineers and Scientist

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented scientists and engineers to join their innovative team in Southampton. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with leading experts in the field. You'll be involved in transforming theoretical concepts into practical radar solutions, contributing to real-world engineering challenges. With a strong emphasis on professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful. Enjoy a competitive salary and an award-winning benefits package that prioritizes your well-being and career development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Private healthcare

Dental insurance

Pension scheme with up to 23% contribution

Up to 45 days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Mental health support

Training via Coursera

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge in applied physics, signal processing, and AI is essential.
• Experience in collaborative research and technical problem-solving is valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research to explore new technologies and concepts.
• Engage in high-level and low-level design for radar solutions.

Skills

Applied Physics

Electro-Optics

Signal Processing

Artificial Intelligence

Radar Systems

Robotics and Autonomy

Applied Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Servo Control Engineering

Education

PhD in Mathematics or Engineering

EngD or Relevant Research Experience

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Research Engineers and Scientist, Southampton

col-narrow-left

Client:

Leonardo

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

30ef64fb73b8

Job Views:

16

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Job Description:

Scientists and Engineers, do you enjoy your work? Do you crave the opportunity to work with the latest technology and alongside industry leading experts? Leonardo offers the ability to take you from science into engineering.

We are looking for individuals with knowledge or solid qualifications in applied physics, electro-optics, signal processing, artificial intelligence, radar systems, robotics and autonomy, applied mathematics and statistics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or advanced servo control engineering.

This role is based on-site in Southampton, Basildon, or Bristol on a hybrid basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to utilize and develop your skills within an industry-leading technology company. You'll work on real engineering problems, designing and developing solutions central to our products… Plus, we offer an award-winning package.

About the Role

As a Systems Engineer, you will bridge the gap between theoretical possibilities and practical implementation in real systems. We seek talented scientists and engineers to transform early concepts into working radar solutions.

You do not need an engineering background to make a difference. Many of our System Engineers come from science backgrounds.

Responsibilities include:

• Applied research: exploring new technologies or concepts.
• High-level design: understanding how design decisions impact performance.
• Low-level design: detailed design, prototyping, and optimization within your technical domain.

We support your technical and professional growth, providing challenging work in a fast-paced but relaxed environment. We value our engineers' expertise, autonomy, and decision-making confidence, fostering a trusting environment for career development.

We are recruiting for multiple roles across various backgrounds and skillsets. Based on your skills, we will assess where you best fit and discuss options with you.

About You

Ideally, you hold a PhD, EngD, or relevant research experience in mathematics, engineering, or related technology, or have proven experience. Electronic warfare domain knowledge is not required as we can provide support.

We are interested if you also have:

• Experience collaborating within research groups or broader teams.
• A drive for continuous skills and knowledge improvement.
• A methodical approach to solving complex problems.
• Experience leading and overseeing technical research or development tasks.
• An understanding of Systems Engineering processes.
• Proficiency in programming languages for problem-solving or modeling.
• Experience with Matlab and Simulink is advantageous.

All applicants must be eligible for full security clearance and access to UK-caveated and ITAR-controlled information. For more info, visit: UK Security Vetting

What we Offer

A competitive salary based on experience and skills, plus an award-winning benefits package including:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work.
• Company-funded benefits: private healthcare, dental, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology, and lifestyle allowances (£500/year).
• Holidays: Up to 45 days including bank holidays and additional flexi leave days.
• Pension: Up to 23% total contribution in our pension scheme.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program, mental health support, financial wellbeing, and diversity & inclusion networks.
• Lifestyle discounts: Gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Training: Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.