Electronic Warfare Scientist / Engineer

Great Malvern
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Electronic Warfare Scientist / Engineer

 

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Electronic Warfare Scientist / Engineer at our client's site in Malvern, Worcestershire, where you will have the opportunity to work with advanced Radio Frequency (RF) Electronic Warfare technologies alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

 

The Role

 

As an Electronic Warfare Scientist / Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing radar and electronic warfare technologies through innovative research, analysis and development.

You will join a team of around forty scientists and engineers. Day-to-day, you'll carry out technical research, develop and test algorithms and models, work with real-world data, and collaborate closely with customers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that improve sensor and system performance

 

Your responsibilities will include:

Performing research and development activities across radar and electronic warfare projects

Developing and applying signal processing, machine learning and algorithmic solutions

Analysing data and interpreting results to support system performance and capability

Working with customers to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions

Contributing to innovation and continuous improvement within the team Essential experience of the Electronic Warfare Scientist / Engineer:

Experience in scientific or engineering analysis and problem solving

In-depth understanding of electronic warfare / electronic surveillance concepts and fundamental principles (e.g. trilateration, time and frequency difference of arrival)

Experience authoring reports or technical deliverables on an engineering project

Experience developing algorithms using Python or MATLAB

Understanding of signal processing, data analysis or modelling techniques

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary technical teams

Experience of mentoring junior team members

Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical findings Desirable / helpful experience:

 

Previous experience of some of the following depending on particular specialism:

Applied use of machine learning / AI

Direction finding antenna

Radar backend processing and algorithm research

Controlled software development

Undertaking / running trials, trial data analysis and performance assessment

Working with defence customers and suppliers Essential qualifications for the Electronic Warfare Scientist / Engineer:

Degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional qualification  Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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