At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to develop cutting-edge Electronic Warfare systems and software applications.
- Company: Small, expert-driven company focused on innovative Defence Technology.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, work in a friendly environment, and contribute to impactful projects.
- Other info: Opportunity for travel and significant career growth in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a difference in Electronic Surveillance Measures.
- Qualifications: Must have a relevant honours degree and experience in software development.
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.
- 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 Southampton employer: ESROE Ltd
ESROE is an exceptional employer for Electronic Warfare Engineers, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions can significantly impact the company's innovative projects in Electronic Surveillance Measures and radar technology. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have opportunities to develop your skills in both software and hardware domains while working alongside a team of experts. The friendly and inspiring culture, combined with the chance to engage in exciting field trials both in the UK and abroad, makes ESROE a rewarding place to advance your career in Defence Technology.
