At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop MicroESM systems and software applications, including algorithm development and system testing.
- Company: ESROE is a small expert company focused on Electronic Warfare and Defence Technology.
- Benefits: Opportunity for short trips in the UK and abroad for hardware and software trials.
- Other info: Office-based roles requiring SC clearance; remote work is not suitable.
- Why this job: Be a significant part of a small, inspiring team in cutting-edge Defence Technology.
- Qualifications: Must have an excellent honours degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
ESROE has vacancies in their small company of experts working in the area of Electronic Warfare, particularly in Electronic Surveillance Measures (ESM) and Radar Identification. The successful applicant/s will be involved in the development of ESROE's MicroESM system/s and associated software applications. The roles are varied and can be biased towards software development or hardware tasks depending on skills and experience.
Work may include:
- a variety of software development projects
- investigations into current performances
- further algorithm development
- user interface design and development
- data analysis
- writing software documentation
- preparation of releases for customers
- system testing
- customer support
There is also the potential to work on some of ESROE's other key products, including artificial intelligence software for radar classification and radar identification performance analysis. The hardware tasks require general electronic engineering skills and firm radio frequency (RF) engineering knowledge or experience. Work may include bench and field testing of the current product, including the development of test signal generation and test environments plus analysis of the results achieved. Tasks may also involve work to support new ESM receiver products.
There is the opportunity for short trips away in the UK and abroad with the team participating in hardware and software trials and demonstrations. ESROE is looking for someone who is driven, creative, has strong mathematical skills, exceptional attention to detail, excellent team working skills, and can also confidently work independently. Our working environment is friendly, hard-working, and inspiring. Currently being a small company, there is the potential for you to be a significant part of it. Work is office based and these roles are not suitable for remote or hybrid working.
Due to the nature of this position, we require you to have, or be willing and eligible to achieve SC clearance. The work requires you to be a Sole UK National.
Essential:
- Excellent honours degree in a relevant subject such as Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or similar.
- Studied, or have practical/industry experience of software development.
- Strong interest in Defence Technology.
- Strong interest in gaining good knowledge of ESM, its software and hardware.
- Strong desire to work in a small company.
- Excellent ability to learn new skills with minimal supervision.
- Ability to be persistent and thorough in investigative tasks.
HOW TO APPLY: Please email Ann at ESROE to request our initial questionnaire for applicants. Quote job reference ESROE2026R. Note that applications will only be considered on completion and return of our questionnaire.
Electronic Warfare Engineer (Software and Hardware Roles) in Hampshire employer: ESROE Ltd
ESROE offers a friendly and hard-working environment with opportunities for personal impact. Located in the UK, the company focuses on innovative Electronic Warfare solutions. Employees can engage in exciting projects related to artificial intelligence and radar technology.
