Principal Systems Engineer

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 defe...