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. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, specialising in software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
What You Will Be Part Of
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The Role
This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking a 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, the newest radar in Saab’s portfolio – a software‑defined radar with a regular capability update cycle post‑delivery and 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
- Support bid activities
- Requirements management activities
- Radar performance analysis
- Radar algorithm development
- System and sub‑system design
- Support customer demonstrations
- Travel within the UK and abroad, including to Gothenburg office
Required Skills
- Positive, social, results‑oriented team player with a background in systems engineering
- Experience of radar, communications or EW systems (5 years minimum)
- Experience with MATLAB, ideally working with recorded radar data
- Experience with recognised industry standard requirements management tool
- Familiarity with principles of 15288:2023
- Familiarity with product road mapping and product lifecycle techniques
- Enjoy working and developing in a team
- Cooperate with others and work independently as required
- Good technical communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Ability to handle tasks and materials that are classified as military secret; accordingly, must have UK or Swedish citizenship
As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants must 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.
