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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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