via Reed · 2 October 2026 ·3 days ago

Systems Engineer - Radar

Saab UK
Fareham Full-time
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Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe.

The Role:

This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit.

Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to support our radar and sensors growth activities at either our Fareham campus.

Much of our current work is centred on the G1X radar, which is the newest radar in Saab's portfolio - a software defined radar with a regular capability update cycle post-delivery, as well as an established production line. As a Systems Engineer you will regularly work with current products, developing enhancements and investigating new areas for product growth.

Key Responsibilities:

As a System Engineer you will be responsible for various activities across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include:

  • Support to bid activities

  • Requirements management activities

  • Radar performance analysis

  • Radar algorithm development

  • System and sub-system design

  • Support to customer demonstrations

  • Travel within UK and abroad (including to Gothenburg office)

Required Skills:
  • As a person you are positive, social, results oriented and a team player with a background in systems engineering

  • Experience of radar, communications or EW systems in considered essential (5 years minimum)

  • Experience of working with MATLAB, ideally working with recorded radar data

  • Experience of working in a recognised industry standard requirements management tool

  • Familiar with principles of 15288:2023

  • Familiar with product road mapping and product lifecycle techniques

  • Enjoy working and developing in a team

  • Like cooperating with others but are capable of working individually as well

  • Good technical communication skills

  • Have a Bachelors degree or equivalent

  • During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classified as military secret and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship

As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

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