Systems Engineer - Post Flight tools Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking an Electronic Warfare Analyst / Post-Flight Tools Engineer to develop bespoke tools for post-flight mission data analysis. This role involves working on high-impact projects that enhance Electronic Warfare performance, requiring strong programming skills and an analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Background in Electronic Warfare, Signal Processing, Aerospace, or Defence.
• Strong programming/data skills in Python, MATLAB, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand mission analysis requirements.
• Design and develop custom tools to process post-flight data.
• Collaborate with engineering, test, and R&D teams.

Skills

Electronic Warfare

Signal Processing

Analytical Mindset

Communication

Tools

Python

MATLAB

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Client:

Resourcing Global Solutions

Location:

Warton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Electronic Warfare Data Analyst / Post-Flight Tools Engineer

Are you a data-savvy engineer or analyst with a passion for solving real-world defence challenges?

We’re seeking a highly capable Electronic Warfare Analyst / Post-Flight Tools Engineer to join a leading defence organisation working on mission-critical systems. You’ll work closely with customers to develop bespoke tools and frameworks for post-flight mission data analysis, supporting real-time improvements to Electronic Warfare performance and capabilities.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that shape national defence outcomes, while developing solutions that make sense of complex electronic signals and sensor data from flight missions.

Key Responsibilities

Engage directly with clients and end-users to understand mission analysis requirements

Design and develop custom tools (in Python, MATLAB, or similar) to process post-flight data

Interpret signal and sensor data from EW and airborne platforms

Create intuitive workflows that provide insights from mission logs

Collaborate with engineering, test, and R&D teams on solution delivery

Contribute to continuous improvement of post-flight analysis frameworks and methods

Ideal Candidate Profile

Background in Electronic Warfare, Signal Processing, Aerospace, or Defence

Strong programming/data skills (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent)

Experience working with mission data, flight test logs, or similar

Analytical mindset with the ability to translate technical data into actionable outputs

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

(Desirable) Knowledge of RF systems, radar, or spectrum operations

(Bonus) Active or recent Security Clearance (SC/DV)