Fire Control Radar Systems Engineer - all levels - #1673807

Job Description

Fire Control Radar Systems Engineer - all levels

• Are you a systems-thinker?
• Does solving complex problems interest you?
• Would you thrive in a collaborative environment?
• Do you want to apply your skills to a complex problem domain?
  
  

We are recruiting for a number of Systems Engineering roles where your work may be exploited into

• The radar system for the Typhoon fighter jet
• The radar system for the SAAB Gripen fighter jet
• The next generation radar system for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)
  
  

What you’ll do as a Fire Control Radar Systems Engineer

Systems Engineering spans a range of activities spanning any product lifecycle. These are essential elements enabling delivery of high-performance cutting edge fire control radar systems. As a Systems Engineer, you will bridge the gap between “theoretically possible” and practical.

We are recruiting for a number of roles from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets.

Typical work you might be involved in

• Contribute to an early concept study investigating the application of new technology on future platforms
• Engage with stakeholders to define requirements for a new system
• Design and integrate new functionality into an existing sub-system in Simulink
• Collaborate with other engineers to design and prototype a detailed model of a system to understand observed simulated performance
• Design and prototype algorithms in Matlab, taking into account hardware limitations and constraints.
• Investigate the cause of anomalies observed during integration or evaluation activities, using real trials data
  
  

Dependent on experience, you may lead technical activities and initiatives, or you may mentor and coach other engineers.

What we’re looking for

You will have a science-based degree or equivalent experience. You will have worked in industry or will have relevant advanced academic research experience.

We are particularly interested in speaking to you if you have experience in any of the following areas

• Systems Engineering specialisms, e.g.
• Problem definition
• Systems Architecture
• Synthetic Environments
• Performance Modelling
• Verification and Validation
• System of Systems
• Domain specialisms, e.g.
• Digital signal processing
• RF systems
• Multi-sensor data fusion and tracking
• Real time data simulation/generation
  

Security Clearance

You must be either a UK national or have UK dual nationality. You must also be eligible for full security clearance and access to UK-caveated and ITAR controlled information. For more information and guidance, please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology, and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our Company, benefits please visit our website.

Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Additional Locations

GB - Newcastle

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

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