Systems Engineer - Radar

Saab UK; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and security firm in the UK is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to support radar and sensor growth activities. The role involves developing radar algorithms and performance analysis. Ideal candidates should have at least five years of experience in radar or communications systems, as well as strong collaboration and technical communication skills. A Bachelor's degree is required, and UK or Swedish citizenship is essential due to the nature of the work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in radar, communications, or EW systems.
• Positive and results-oriented team player.
• Familiar with principles of 15288:2023.

Responsibilities

• Support to bid activities.
• Conduct radar performance analysis.
• Develop radar algorithms.

Skills

Radar systems experience

Systems engineering background

Team collaboration

Technical communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MATLAB

Requirements management tool

Job description

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe.

The Role

This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to support our radar and sensors growth activities at either our Fareham campus.

Much of our current work is centred on the G1X radar, which is the newest radar in Saab's portfolio - a software defined radar with a regular capability update cycle post-delivery, as well as an established production line. As a Systems Engineer you will regularly work with current products, developing enhancements and investigating new areas for product growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support to bid activities
• Requirements management activities
• Radar performance analysis
• Radar algorithm development
• System and sub-system design
• Support to customer demonstrations
• Travel within UK and abroad (including to Gothenburg office)

Required Skills

• As a person you are positive, social, results oriented and a team player with a background in systems engineering
• Experience of radar, communications or EW systems in considered essential (5 years minimum)
• Experience of working with MATLAB, ideally working with recorded radar data
• Experience of working in a recognised industry standard requirements management tool
• Familiar with principles of 15288:2023
• Familiar with product road mapping and product lifecycle techniques
• Enjoy working and developing in a team
• Like cooperating with others but are capable of working individually as well
• Good technical communication skills
• Have a Bachelors degree or equivalent
• During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classified as military secret and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship

Security Vetting

As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.