Lead Systems Engineer

Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer – Typhoon ECRS Mk0 (ESCAN) Radar I. Role Overview

As a Lead Systems Engineer you will spearhead the operational evaluation of the Typhoon ECRS Mk0 (ESCAN) radar against the Fitness for Purpose (FFP) criteria. You will lead a team responsible for product gap analysis, Problem Report identification, prioritisation, and supporting compliance statements against the specification. Your work will ensure the radar meets operationally relevant criteria and is ready for Entry‑Into‑Service.

• Product gap analysis against operationally relevant scenarios
• Problem Report identification and sentencing
• Problem Report prioritisation
• Identifying when maturity goals are met
• Supporting compliance statements against the Specification
• Co‑ordinate the agile ‘on‑train’ maturity assessment activities with the Product Manager and technical leadership team
• Plan and present maturity point reviews with key internal and external stakeholders
• Identifying clear gaps in product maturity and support the sentencing of SySPRs

• Experience of Radar Systems Design and/or Qualification at a Lead Engineer level
• Familiarity with the principles of Pulsed Doppler radar waveform design and signal processing implementation
• Familiarity with the principles of Radar tracking and trade‑offs against supporting detection schemes
• Experience of certification to recognised standards including Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance (ITEA)
• Experience of data analysis from radar flight trials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain SC security clearance and work within UKEO and US ITAR TAA restrictions
• Experience of working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders of varying seniorities, with a demonstrable ability to make, and help teams make, timely decisions

• A 2:1 or higher in a relevant engineering or science‑based honours degree
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable
• Experience of the application of the regulatory environment for airborne products (e.g., MAA, EASA)
• Experience of delivering training and awareness courses
• Experience with tools such as Matlab, Simulink, Siemens Teamcenter, IBM DOORS

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional personnel security controls (NSV, SC or DV) may apply.

• Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi‑days per year
• Employer‑contributed pension scheme (up to 15%)
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led diversity networks
• Bonus scheme for management level and below
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
• Financial reward through the referral programme
• Flexible benefits allowance (£500 annually) for private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.
• Flexible working hours with hybrid working options

Primary Location: Edinburgh, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Onsite