Senior Systems Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Systems Engineering
In short
Saab UK is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer in Fareham to lead the architectural design and development of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions and distributed sensing networks. This role requires technical leadership, mentorship, and a strong background in systems engineering within the defence sector.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architectural design of PNT solutions, integrating GNSS, Inertial Navigation Systems, and alternative PNT sources.
- Architect distributed sensing networks, defining data collection, synchronization, and fusion across remote nodes.
- Define system-level requirements, interface control documents, and performance specifications for timing and positioning.
- Perform trade studies to balance system performance with size, weight, power, and cost.
- Implement and optimize high-precision timing distribution protocols.
- Develop strategies for PNT resilience in challenging environments.
- Lead the selection and integration of advanced timing hardware.
- Design algorithms and architectures for distributed beamforming, phased arrays, or coordinated sensor fusion.
- Manage challenges of network latency, jitter, and asynchronous data in distributed sensing.
- Collaborate with software teams on edge-processing for sensing nodes.
- Develop verification and validation (V&V) plans for timing and positioning accuracy.
- Design and execute hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop test campaigns.
- Analyze test data to identify systemic errors and drive corrective design changes.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for PNT and Distributed Sensing.
- Mentor junior engineers in systems engineering best practices.
- Present technical roadmaps and progress reports to leadership and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD in a related field.
- A minimum of five to ten years industrial radar, communications or electronic warfare systems experience.
- A minimum of seven years of experience in systems engineering, specifically focusing on PNT and/or distributed sensor systems.
- Proven track record with systems utilizing GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS) and Inertial Navigation (Kalman Filtering, sensor fusion).
- Experience with distributed aperture systems, sensor networks, or Multiple-Input Multiple-Output radar architectures.
- Proficiency with MATLAB/ Simulink for modelling and simulation.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools and requirements management tools.
- Familiar with the principles of ISO 15288:2023.
- Must have UK or Swedish citizenship due to handling classified information.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong understanding of RF front-end design, antenna theory and signal propagation.
- Proficiency in C++, Python, or Rust for prototyping algorithms.
- Experience with encrypted PNT signals or secure timing distribution.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence technology
- Career growth and personal development opportunities
- Innovative and collaborative work environment
- Involvement in a growing UK presence for a leading global company
Skills
GNSSKalman Filteringsensor fusionMATLABSimulinkModel-Based Systems EngineeringPTPIEEE 1588NTPWhite RabbitPythonC++Rust
#PNT#Distributed Sensing#Radar#Navigation#Timing#Sensors#GNSS#Inertial Navigation#Data Fusion#Systems Engineering
About Saab
As a leading defence and security company, we offer solutions that range from the depths of the oceans to high in the sky, on land and in cyberspace, to keep people and society safe. Empowered by our 22,000 talented people, we constantly push the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. We design, manufacture and maintain advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. We are headquartered in Sweden and have major operations all over the world and are part of the domestic defence capability of several…
Company
SaabJob Posted
3 days ago
Expires
in 3 weeks
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Fareham, United Kingdom
Qualification
Master, Doctoral
Applicants
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