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Job Title: Radar Systems Lead Engineer

Location: Warton - on-site

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an established aerospace engineering firm, require an experienced Radar Systems Lead Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team.

The role presents opportunities to develop radar & sensing technologies, working with key partners & suppliers and customers and exposure to a wider range of internal and external stakeholders.

** Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals eligible for DV Clearance (no dual nationalities) **

What the role of the Radar Systems Lead Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the Radar Systems Lead Engineer will include:

Maintaining relationships with and managing Radar activities undertaken by our suppliers and partners
Developing the next generation of radar systems across the engineering lifecycle, from requirements, technology maturation through to design, development and implementation
Providing technical expertise, supporting and / or leading in radar development activities, as part of a multi-functional engineering team
Leading and supporting a team of engineers and engaging with international counterparts to develop the next generation of radar system
Managing the creation of Engineering documents that form part of the Systems Engineering process and inputs to engineering lifecycle reviews
You'll also have people manager responsibilities in this role

What experience you need to be the successful Radar Systems Lead Engineer:

Essential:

Experience of working with Radio Frequency (RF) systems, with a strong preference for working with Radar Systems
A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience
Systems engineering and engineering lifecycle experience
Knowledge of systems engineering methods and tools (e.g. UML/SysML, MoDAF, MOOD, Matlab)Desirable:

Experience of working in an agile environment
Experience of working in early phases of the engineering lifecycle

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Radar Systems Lead Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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