Location: Edinburgh OR Newcastle (fully onsite)Duration: 12 month contractRate: 70ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: We are seeking experienced Systems Engineers 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). Successful applicants will have previous experience within a similar industry, and experience supporting engineering tests / trials and processing of large data sets. Key Responsibilities:Define and analyse complex problems within the radar domainDevelop and optimise systems architectureApply 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 defense solutions.Contribute to System Verification and Validation (VandV) activities as part of the continuous development / enhancement of the Radar System.Job Requirements:Significant radar domain knowledge and experienceStrong systems engineering skillsStrong experience with MATLAB, particularly for use in analysis of large data sets.Experience with digital signal processing, RF systems, or multi-sensor data fusion and trackingFamiliarity with real-time data simulation and generationExcellent problem-solving abilities and systems thinkingCapability in defining issues and developing pra