Systems Engineer - Radar

SAAB; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to join their Fareham campus. This role involves supporting radar and sensor growth activities, focusing on the innovative G1X radar system. You will engage in various product lifecycle activities, from requirements management to system design. The company values diversity and offers a collaborative environment, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while contributing to cutting-edge technology in defense and security. If you are passionate about systems engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in radar, communications, or EW systems.
• Familiar with principles of 15288:2023 and product lifecycle techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support bid activities and requirements management.
• Conduct radar performance analysis and system design.

Skills

Radar Systems

MATLAB

Requirements Management

Systems Engineering

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Industry Standard Requirements Management Tool

Job description

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.

Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.

The Role:

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:

As a System Engineer you will be responsible for various activities across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include:

Support to bid activities

Requirements management activities

Radar performance analysis

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

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.

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.