Systems Engineer - Radar Systems

Systems Engineer - Radar Systems - All Levels

Leonardo Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Systems Engineer (Radar Systems) All Levels

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.

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

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

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, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit Security and Vetting
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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.

• Generous leave plus up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led inclusion & diversity networks.
• Rewarding performance bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
• 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Financial reward through our referral programme.
• Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, dental cover, gym memberships, and more.
• Flexible hours with hybrid options; part‑time opportunities are discussed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Primary: GB – Edinburgh
Additional: GB – Newcastle

Contract:

Permanent
Hybrid Working:
Onsite

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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