Senior System Engineer

Job description

Principal Systems Engineer

Edinburgh OR Newcastle – fully onsite

12-month contract

Paying up to £70p/h (Inside IR35)

Role overview: Our client is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to contribute to the continued development of an in-service radar system by supporting the planning and analysis of radar trials (rig-based and flight trials).

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with large datasets from rig and flight trials, and use analytical techniques to evaluate radar performance against requirements and raise Systems Problem Reports (SPR) for detailed investigation.
• Apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights.
• Investigate system anomalies using real trial data, ensuring performance meets specifications.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype cutting-edge defence solutions.
• Contribute to System Verification & Validation (V&V) activities as part of the continuous development/enhancement of the Radar System.

Required Skillset:

• Strong experience with MATLAB, particularly for use in the analysis of large data sets.
• Full V-model lifecycle experience, with an emphasis on the middle to right side (implementation, integration, testing, and V&V).
• Experience in safety-critical systems.
• An understanding of radar or complex sensor systems would be beneficial.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

13-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English