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.
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