We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Senior Radar Engineer who will lead their Test, Trials, Training and Evaluation teams at their site in Chichester, West Sussex.
In this role you’ll lead the radar signature measurement trials which improve platform protection against radar threats through signature management and the use of radar counter measures.
The role requires an engineer with excellent radar and DSP technical expertise to support the maintenance and the development of the service and capability.
  
Salary: up to £59k per annum
Location: Chichester – 100% onsite
Requirements:  eligible for SC clearance

Key responsibilities:

 Deploy as member of the trial delivery team. This may include deploying on-board the RN platform being measured and operating the carry on-board equipment.
 Trials team leadership of the measurement team where required
Support trial planning activities (technical, safety, security, logistics)
Complying with all Health and Safety and Environmental requirements at a particular trials site by working in accordance with the Trials Risk Assessment, the Site Health, Safety and Environmental Plan, and the Site Security Plan.
Provide technical expertise input to investment and customer projects
Support the delivery into service of the new RCS measurement and analysis capability
Participating in the effective and efficient operation of the RCS facility, proactively working to implement process improvements when identified.
 Support facility engineering teams in maintaining/developing systems and equipment
 
Essential Education, Qualifications and Training

Physics, engineering or mathematics background to degree level
Good written, oral and, communication skills
Relevant industry experience (>5 years)
Radar systems (general, front-end RF/MW sub-systems, antennas) 
Physics (electromagnetism)
Digital Signal Processing
Radar Cross Section (RCS)
RF test and measurement
IT skills including use of word processors, spreadsheets and databases
Full driving licence

Essential Personal Qualities and Behavioural Requirements

Excellent leadership skills
Confident and self-aware
Professional and credible
Motivated, self-starter, adaptable and clear thinking, with initiative and capable of working with minimal supervision
Able to interact effectively with all levels of personnel both within the Company and externally.
Communicates information clearly to the intended audience - both orally and in writing
Evidence of strong team working
Effective personal time management to support dynamic trials schedules
Attention to detail
Flexible and responsive, with ability to travel within the UK to participate in meetings and trials  
Demonstrable The Company’s values; Care, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment and Excellence

Desirable Criteria

Detailed RCS Experience in modelling, measurements, Hi-resolution imaging, instrumentation radars
History of working in military environments
Experience using radio communications
H&S qualifications and experience
Data science
Use of MATLAB