Radar Cross Section (RCS) Engineer - Trials

Location: Wells, United Kingdom

Working within a small team of engineers primarily at the Thales Underwood Quarry site in Wells to supply Radar Cross-section (RCS) measurement services to the UK Ministry of Defence and industry partners. The team is responsible for conducting both indoor and outdoor RCS measurement tasks to enable characterisation of customer-supplied assets/platforms of varying physical size and expected signature level. The RCS Engineer will develop expertise and understanding of low observable radar signatures and their measurement methods, learning alongside RCS Engineering Lead.

Key Development Responsibilities

• Evaluation of measurement targets and their associated measurement requirements.
• Evaluation of differing measurement methodologies and recommendation of measurement solutions.
• Performance of measurements, processing and skilled interpretation of the data results.
• Communication/reporting of outputs to customers.
• Preparation of the measurement test plan.
• Processing of measurement data to meet customer designated requirements.
• Analysis and interpretation of radar signature data.
• Investigation/identification of target/range anomalous returns as part of the RSM team.
• Liaising with customers both directly and within meetings, to thoroughly identify target requirements aiding in selection of the optimal measurement setup.

Supporting Role

• Support the Mechanical Engineer in the preparation of the target.
• Support the Mechanical Engineer in the design and manufacture of the target support structure.
• Support the RCS Trials Team Leader in the preparation of bids.
• Support the Radar Engineer in the configuration of the instrumentation radar to meet the task requirements.
• Support the Radar Engineer in the operation of the instrumentation radar.
• Support the Service Delivery Manager in the safe running of the Underwood Quarry site.
• General support activities.

Behaviours

• Creative problem solver, with a hands-on mentality.
• Team player – keen to contribute to making the project and every task a success.
• Able to change easily and adapt to different conditions and circumstances as the current task requires.
• Care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties.
• Self-motivated.
• Keeping abreast of future signature measurement and disruptive technologies.
• Willing to undertake additional roles and responsibilities to ensure the smooth running of a small satellite Thales facility.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Holder or able to achieve security clearance to Developed Vetting (DV) Status.
• Holder or able to achieve Working at Height accreditation.
• Holder or able to achieve IPAF.
• Holder or able to achieve Forklift accreditation.
• Holder or able to achieve Overhead Crane and Slinging accreditation.
• Qualified to degree level (or qualified by experience) in Physics or Electrical/Electronic Engineering ideally with a specialisation in Electromagnetic theory.
• Desirable or willingness to learn MATLAB.
• Desirable – Python, Delphi programming languages.
• Technical competence in the planning and execution of technical measurement trials activity and associated responsibilities.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of the work, this role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held; if not, the successful applicant must undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.