Senior Radar Scientist

Job Title: Senior Radar Scientist

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £DOE

The Role

As a Senior Radar Scientist, you'll be the technical authority across a range of high-profile programmes, leading the development of innovative radar and signal processing capabilities while working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams.

You'll play a key role in shaping technical strategy, mentoring junior scientists, supporting bids, and delivering advanced analytical solutions for customers operating at the forefront of defence technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of radar models, simulations and analytical tools
• Design, develop and optimise advanced signal processing algorithms
• Provide technical leadership across complex scientific programmes
• Analyse and interpret complex datasets, presenting clear technical recommendations
• Support business development activities, bids and technical governance
• Mentor and develop junior scientists and engineers
• Collaborate with customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges

What We are Looking For

• Significant experience in Radar Systems, Signal Processing, Algorithm Development, or Modelling &​ Simulation
• Strong background in Applied Mathematics and/or Physics
• Experience leading technical projects or work packages
• Programming experience with MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar
• Ability to engage with customers and influence technical direction
• Previous mentoring or technical leadership experience

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or a related scientific discipline
• Significant industry or research experience in a relevant field

***PLEASE NOTE***

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy