Senior System Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in Edinburgh. This role will involve leading systems engineering activities for advanced Fire Control Radar capabilities within a crucial UK defence programme, requiring SC Clearance and extensive radar domain expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven track record working on complex radar or defence-related systems.
• Strong systems engineering methodology knowledge.
• SC Clearance (or eligible and willing to undergo clearance).

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities across the design and development lifecycle.
• Engage in problem definition and solution architecture.
• Develop models, simulations, and performance predictions.

Skills

Problem Definition

Systems Architecture

Synthetic Environments

Performance Modelling

Verification and Validation

System of Systems Integration

Digital Signal Processing

RF Systems

Multi-sensor Data Fusion

Technical Decision Making

Job description

Job Description

Principal Systems Engineer – Fire Control Radar

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/
• Performance Modelling
• 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.

  To express your interest, please contact: