Systems Modelling and Simulation Engineer | Defence

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Play a key role in advancing airborne radar technology on a high-impact defence programme.

Support the continued development of an in-service radar system by planning and delivering both rig-based and flight trials, and by analysing complex datasets to optimise performance. Contribute to safety-critical, real-time platforms through hands-on engineering, advanced data analysis, and full lifecycle systems engineering. This is an on-site role working on mission systems used in national security applications—collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve real-world challenges in radar, tracking, and sensor performance.

Location: Edinburgh

Clearance: Must be SC Clearable (UK Passport or long-term residency required)

Experience Level: 5+ years

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with large datasets from rig and flight trials, applying analytical techniques to evaluate radar performance against requirements
• Raise Systems Problem Reports (SPR) for detailed investigation when performance deviations are found
• Apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights
• Investigate system anomalies using real trial data to ensure compliance with specifications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype cutting-edge defence solutions
• Contribute to System Verification & Validation (V&V) activities for continuous development and enhancement of the radar system
  
  

Required Skills:

• Strong experience with MATLAB for analysis of large datasets – essential
• Full V-model lifecycle experience, particularly in implementation, integration, testing, and V&V
• Experience in safety-critical systems
• Understanding of radar or complex sensor systems (beneficial)

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electronics, or related discipline
• OR a technical background from UK Armed Forces or defence systems roles
• Must be eligible for UK SC Security Clearance (Minimum 5 Years in the UK)

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with advanced data analysis techniques for sensor systems
• Knowledge of radar performance evaluation methods
• Familiarity with safety-critical standards and defence engineering best practices
  
  

Why join us?

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Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

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Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)