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This is an opportunity to combine hands-on engineering expertise with strategic influence, helping to shape cutting-edge radar solutions while supporting the development of people, technology and future business opportunities.\nThe Opportunity\nAs a Lead Radar Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the definition and delivery of advanced radar and RF systems, working from initial concept through to demonstration and deployment.\nWorking within multidisciplinary teams spanning RF, electronics, software, signal processing and systems engineering, you will help solve technically complex challenges for customers across a variety of applications. You will also contribute to capability development, technology strategy and mentoring activities, helping to strengthen an already established radar engineering team.\nKey Responsibilities\nTechnical Leadership\nLead the development of advanced radar and RF systems.\nDefine and assess RF architectures against customer requirements.\nMake informed system-level trade-off decisions across performance, cost, risk and implementation complexity.\nProvide technical direction to multidisciplinary project teams.\nSupport the development and growth of radar and RF capabilities.\nRadar Systems Engineering\nDevelop radar requirements, performance models and system architectures.\nConduct system-level analysis and architecture assessments.\nEvaluate performance trade-offs including detection range, sensitivity, resolution and clutter performance.\nAct as a trusted technical advisor to customers and stakeholders.\nSupport technical planning, project scoping and proposal development.\nPresent complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.\nIdentify opportunities arising from customer challenges and emerging technologies.\nCapability Development\nSupport and mentor engineers across radar, RF and systems disciplines.\nContribute to technology roadmaps and research activities.\nAssist with recruitment and technical development initiatives.\nHelp maintain and enhance the organisation's reputation for delivering innovative radar and RF solutions.\nWhat We're Looking For\nWe're interested in speaking with engineers who have significant experience (typically 10+ years) in the development of customised radar systems and who can demonstrate expertise across a number of the following areas:\nRadar Systems\nPulse radar systems\nFMCW radar systems\nSAR and radar imaging systems\nRadar performance modelling and analysis\nRadar architecture development\nAntenna integration and system design\nRF Systems\nRadio propagation\nRF link budget and level planning\nFrequency synthesiser design\nRF transceiver architecture\nRF Hardware\nRF and microwave circuit design\nDistributed microwave techniques\nMillimetre-wave systems\nHigh-performance frequency synthesisers\nAnalogue electronics for RF applications\nSystems Engineering\nRequirements capture and analysis\nVerification and validation planning\nTechnical leadership of multidisciplinary teams\nProject scoping and technical definition\nTechnology and capability development\nYou'll Likely Be Someone Who\nEnjoys solving complex engineering problems.\nHas developed a strong reputation within radar and RF engineering.\nCommunicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nIs comfortable working autonomously while collaborating across teams.\nEnjoys supporting and developing colleagues.\nHas an interest in helping shape future technologies and engineering capabilities.\nBrings both technical depth and commercial awareness to customer-facing activities.\nWhat's on Offer?\nThe opportunity to work on technically challenging and meaningful projects.\nA collaborative environment with highly skilled engineering teams.\nInfluence over future technology development and capability growth.\nOngoing professional development and career progression opportunities.\nCompetitive salary and benefits package.\nFlexible and supportive working practices.\nModern facilities located just south of Cambridge with excellent transport links.\nSecurity Requirements\nDue to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC) and UK Eyes Only (UKEO) clearance.\nWe welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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