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Senior Scientist (Radar & Signal Processing)
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Portsmouth
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £55,800 - £62,000 Per Annum
Job Description
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
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