Principal Systems Engineer

In this role you will support the Rooflab Integration Lead to progress the Captor-E ECRS Mk0 radar program through integration, testing and verification in a lab environment. You will engage across disciplines, handle hands-on testing, data analysis and problem solving, and contribute to knowledge sharing and mentoring. The position blends development with qualification activities, and may involve travel and off-site trials. This is a hands-on, impact-driven role within a safety-conscious, security-cleared environment.

• 12 flexi-days annually
• pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
• mental health support and financial advisory services
• bonus scheme for eligible staff
• free access to 4,000+ online courses
• refer a friend reward program

• Support integration of new functionality into the CAPTOR-E ECRS Mk0 radar system
• Learn existing systems and address challenges of introducing new technologies
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across disciplines
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices
• Mentor and develop junior team members
• Occasional travel within UK/Europe to support programme
• Participate in hands-on integration, testing and formal testing procedures
• Maintain radar system and test equipment in lab environment
• Work with engineers from diverse backgrounds to resolve complex problems
• Support off-site ground and/or flight trials as needed

• Experience in the Systems Engineering lifecycle
• Knowledge of Radar RF electronic technology and operational concepts
• Familiarity with test & measurement equipment (Bus Analysers, Spectrum Analysers, RF Power Meters, Vector Network Analysers, Oscilloscopes)
• Previous Captor Radar experience preferred but not mandatory
• Manual handling of radar/test equipment
• Experience with requirements management (DOORS) through to acceptance testing
• Data analysis experience
• Test card writing experience
• Matlab for modelling and data analysis (desirable)
• Python programming (desirable)
• MS Office proficiency
• Configuration management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and formal presentation ability
• Time management across multiple activities
• UK SC clearance with potential DV clearance depending on business needs

• Interpersonal communication
• Problem solving under pressure
• Time management
• Systems Engineering lifecycle
• Radar RF electronics knowledge
• Test and measurement instrumentation (Bus Analysers, Spectrum Analysers, RF Power Meters, Vector Network Analysers, Oscilloscopes)