Systems Engineer - Radar
Saab UK · Fareham · posted 21 days ago
Going rate £52,400UK median £55,839
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Introduction
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
What you will be part of
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.
Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.
Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.
The Role:
This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking a talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to support the growth of our radar and sensors at our Fareham, Hampshire campus.
As a Systems Engineer in Sensor Systems, you will predominantly work with the Giraffe 1X radar, the newest radar in Saab's portfolio; there is a regular capability update cycle and an established production line, and you will be investigating new areas for product growth and enhancement. You will also support wider innovation across Saab UK.
Key Responsibilities:
In role, you will be responsible for various activities across the product lifecycle including:
Support to bid activities and development of customer demonstrations. Requirements derivation and management Radar performance analysis and algorithm development. System and sub-system design. System Engineering lifecycle management. Ability to undertake technical leadership and maintain close working relationships with engineering functions.
Required Skills
Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field. Experience of working in a recognised industry standard requirements management tool. Familiar with principles of ISO 15288:2023, and with product road mapping and lifecycle techniques. Understanding the interaction between system requirements, and hardware and software implementation. You are a great technical communicator that easily creates and maintains professional relationships and instil trust. Ability to conduct technical analysis and assessments with attention to detail. You must hold UK or Swedish citizenship. A willingness to travel within the UK and overseas.
Information from public records, not immigration advice.