Senior System Engineer

LHH; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to join a crucial project in Edinburgh. The role involves developing advanced Fire Control Radar capabilities and engaging in comprehensive systems engineering processes. Ideal candidates will have radar domain knowledge and a proven record in delivering high-stakes solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in radar or defense-related systems.
• Strong systems engineering methodology knowledge.
• SC Clearance (or willing to undergo clearance).

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities across the design and development lifecycle.
• Engage in problem definition and solution architecture.
• Participate in system integration, verification and validation activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Problem Definition

Digital Signal Processing

Multi-sensor Data Fusion

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Location: Edinburgh (On-site)

Contract Type: Inside IR35

Clearance: SC Clearance required

Duration: 6 months

We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with significant radar domain knowledge to join a high-profile defence project in Edinburgh. This role is suited to systems-thinkers who enjoy working across the lifecycle of complex, integrated solutions.

You will play a critical role in the development and delivery of advanced Fire Control Radar capabilities, supporting a major UK defence programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead systems engineering activities across the design and development lifecycle
• Engage in problem definition and solution architecture
• Develop models, simulations, and performance predictions
• Participate in system integration, verification and validation activities
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on technical direction and delivery

We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in one or more of the following:

• Problem Definition & Systems Architecture
• Synthetic Environments and Real-Time Data Simulation/Generation
• Verification and Validation
• System of Systems integration
• Digital Signal Processing and RF Systems
• Multi-sensor Data Fusion and Tracking

Skills & Experience:

• Proven track record working on complex radar or defence-related systems
• Strong systems engineering methodology knowledge
• Ability to lead or contribute to technical decision-making across teams
• SC Clearance (or eligible and willing to undergo clearance)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-leaning team driving innovation in the defence sector.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing and Airlines and Aviation

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