Senior Scientist (Radar & Signal Processing)

Thomas Search

As a Senior Scientist, you will lead and deliver advanced radar and signal processing activities, providing technical authority and direction across complex projects that directly support our customers and operational capability.
 
Day-to-day, you'll be shaping technical solutions, leading modelling and simulation work, developing and validating algorithms, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact outcomes. You'll also act as a subject matter expert, supporting bids, guiding technical strategy and mentoring junior scientists and engineers.
 
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Leading the development and optimisation of models, simulations and analytical tools
  • Providing technical leadership across radar and signal processing projects
  • Designing and assessing advanced signal processing chains and algorithms
  • Interpreting complex datasets and presenting clear recommendations to customers
  • Supporting bid activities and technical governance
  • Mentoring and developing junior scientists and engineers
Essential experience of the Senior Scientist:
  • Significant experience in radar, signal processing, algorithm development or modelling and simulation
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical work packages or projects
  • Strong background in applied mathematics and physics
  • Coding experience in MATLAB or other languages such as Python or C++
  • Experience working with customers and stakeholders, influencing technical decisions
  • Demonstrable mentoring or technical leadership experience
Essential qualifications for the Senior Scientist:
  • Degree in Science or Engineering (Physics, Mathematics or similar)
  • Substantial relevant industry or research experience 
Our Benefits
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
  • Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
  • Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
  • We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
  • Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community 
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
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