Systems Engineer (Radar Modes)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Systems Engineer to work on Radar Mode development within their team. This role involves significant engagement with stakeholders and opportunities for career development and wellbeing benefits. Candidates should have a background in Engineering, Physics, or Applied Maths, and experience in radar systems engineering is preferred. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Generous leave and flexi-days

Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Free mental health support

Online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in Radar Systems Engineering preferred.
• Able to analyze trials data with radar modes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of radar modes.
• Support analysis, design, integration, trials, and verification activities.
• Create routes for development work on radar modes.

Skills

Knowledge of radar principles

Signal processing skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis abilities

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/Physics/Applied Maths background

Tools

Complex systems models and analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: The Captor-E Mk0 Radar is produced for the Eurofighter Typhoon and currently in operation with multiple export customers. The project is progressing at pace through continuous systems and software design upgrades, to enable the product to continue to meet the needs of end-users who operate in challenging environments.

There is a need for Systems Engineers to work on Radar Mode development within the Mk0 Systems Engineering Team. A core element of the role is the development of algorithms for the Signal Processor, and alongside this the successful applicant will also be expected to take on a broad involvement in all aspects of radar operation and processing, as well as to support analysis, design, integration, trials and verification activities within the Captor-E Mk0 team.

There will be the opportunity to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including hardware and software teams, test teams, international partner organisations as well as customer stakeholders.

Role Objectives

• To support and where appropriate lead the development of radar modes in a maturing product (Captor-E Mk0), to ensure that these meet the formal requirements and fitness for purpose in an operational environment.
• To take a full system approach to this work and assist all aspects of the radar development.

What you’ll do

There is a large element in the role focused around using full mode model replay of trials data, to characterise performance and develop improvements. From this work, the engineer will provide design documentation updates and other support to allow implementation of changes in software.

• Become the point of contact for specific radar mode(s), primarily air-air but potentially air-surface too.
• Create a route map of development work for the relevant radar mode(s)
• Carry out the full range of activities associated with radar mode design and verification / validation.
• Perform analysis on trials data (ground rig and flight trials) associated with radar modes.
• Develop solutions to problems and capability gaps.
• Present analysis results and proposed design updates to stakeholders
• Contribute to planning of trials activity (ground rig and flight trials)
• Contribute to configuration and maintenance of models and analysis tools, along with supporting documentation.

What you’ll bring

On top of an Engineering/Physics/Applied Maths or equivalent background and ideally some Radar Systems Engineering experience, the successful candidate(s) will be expected to either have existing abilities in the following areas or show a clear drive and ability to develop them.

• Possess a good knowledge of radar principles and associated processing techniques, particularly of signal processing and associated detection theory.
• Be able to provide a focus on signal processing, but with a good understanding of other aspects of the system including radar control and tracking, and how these interact.
• Know how to build and maintain complex systems models and analysis tools.
• Demonstrate the skills to perform data analysis of large data sets, using automated processing where appropriate.
• Possess good investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Show ability to present analysis results and design change proposals in a clear manner, at appropriate technical levels for different internal and external stakeholders.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Onsite