Systems Engineer - Radar

Saab; Fareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and security company is seeking a Systems Engineer for their Fareham campus to support radar and sensors growth activities. Responsibilities include bid support, requirements management, and radar performance analysis. Applicants should have a background in systems engineering with at least 5 years in radar systems, experience with MATLAB, and a Bachelor's degree. Citizenship requirements apply for handling classified materials in this role, alongside National Security Vetting clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in radar, communications, or EW systems.
• Experience working with MATLAB on radar data.
• Familiar with requirements management and product lifecycle techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support bid activities related to radar projects.
• Conduct requirements management for systems engineering.
• Perform radar performance analysis.

Skills

Positive

Team player

Radar systems knowledge

MATLAB experience

Good technical communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent

Tools

Requirements management tool

Job description

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 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. Read more about ushere .

The Role

This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit.

Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to support our radar and sensors growth activities at either our Fareham campus.

Much of our current work is centred on the G1X radar, which is the newest radar in Saab’s portfolio – a software defined radar with a regular capability update cycle post-delivery, as well as an established production line. As a Systems Engineer you will regularly work with current products, developing enhancements and investigating new areas for product growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support to bid activities
• Requirements management activities
• Radar performance analysis
• System and sub-system design
• Support to customer demonstrations
• Travel within UK and abroad (including to Gothenburg office)

Required Skills

• As a person you are positive, social, results oriented and a team player with a background in systems engineering
• Experience of radar, communications or EW systems in considered essential (5 years minimum)
• Experience of working with MATLAB, ideally working with recorded radar data
• Experience of working in a recognised industry standard requirements management tool
• Familiar with principles of 15288:2023
• Familiar with product road mapping and product lifecycle techniques
• Enjoy working and developing in a team
• Like cooperating with others but are capable of working individually as well
• Good technical communication skills
• Have a Bachelors degree or equivalent
• During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classified as military secret and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship
• As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.