Systems Engineer - Radar Systems - All Levels

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Flexible hours

Private healthcare

Mental health support

Job summary

Leonardo UK invites experienced Systems Engineers to work on advanced fire control radar systems, across lifecycle stages, in Edinburgh and Newcastle.

You will contribute to Typhoon ECRS, Typhoon M-Scan, Mk2, and Saab Gripen radar programs, applying MATLAB, systems engineering and MBSE methods.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary, BPSS security checks, and a strong benefits package with hybrid working and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in radar systems engineering and MBSE.
• Proven ability across lifecycle phases.
• Strong modelling and verification skills.
• Experience with MATLAB and DOORS.

Responsibilities

• Design and review radar system architectures.
• Support testing and integration across lifecycle stages.
• Collaborate on multi-sensor data fusion and tracking.
• Develop performance models and simulations.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Digital signal processing

RF systems

Model-based design

MBSE

Matlab

Data fusion

Verification & Validation

Tools

Matlab

IBM DOORS

MBSE

Radar Control

Job description

Job Description

Salary Range:

Systems Engineer £38,000 -£48,000

Senior Systems Engineer £44,500 - £56,000

Principal Systems Engineer £53,500 - £68,000

Lead Systems Engineer £59,500 - £75,000

Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your impact

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer ready to work on some of the most complex and high-performance radar systems in the world? At Leonardo, we are looking for professionals who can hit the ground running, applying their expertise to deliver next-generation fire control radar capabilities to our world leading customers.

What you will do as a Fire Control Radar Systems Engineer

You Will Work On Advanced Radar Systems At Various Stages Of Their Lifecycle, Contributing To One Or More Of The Following Programmes

• Typhoon ECRS Mk0 radar system (electronic scan)
• Typhoon ECRS M-Scan radar system (mechanical scan)
• Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar system (next generation)
• Saab Gripen radar systems

What You’ll Bring

We are seeking experienced Systems Engineers with a proven track record with at least some of these essential skillsets:

• Systems Engineering disciplines:
• Problem definition
• Systems Architecture
• Synthetic Environments
• Performance Modelling
• Verification and Validation
• System of Systems
• Domain specialisms:
• Digital signal processing
• RF systems
• Multi-sensor data fusion and tracking
• Real time data simulation/generation
• Technical expertise with tools and methods:
• Matlab
• IBM DOORS
• MBSE
• Radar Control

If you have these skills and want to work on some of the most advanced radar systems in the world, we want to hear from you.

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.

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 UK sites. Our employees are key contributors to innovation, technology, and safety worldwide.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe diversity sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and customers. If you have any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Additional Locations

GB - Newcastle

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Onsite