Radar Cross-Section Specialist

4 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom MBDA UK Ltd Full time
Radar Cross-Section Trials and Analysis:

This role supports and undertakes all aspects of radar cross-section (RCS) trials and analysis to support product development and qualification from capturing measurement specifications and producing test instructions, participating in fit-for-trial reviews, to undertaking laboratory radar signature measurements and associated results analysis and performance reporting.

The team works very closely with related MBDA LO teams who undertake Radio Frequency (RF) signature and Infra-red (IR) signature assessments to ensure coherence across the patch. Our primary focus is on establishing, progressing and delivering against the risk reduction and qualification strategies that will bring a product into service.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Capturing measurement specifications and producing test instructions
  • Participating in fit-for-trial reviews
  • Undertaking laboratory radar signature measurements and associated results analysis and performance reporting
  • Collaborating with related MBDA LO teams for RF and IR signature assessments

Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Higher education or experience within subject fields: Physics, Electromagnetics, Electrical, or similar
  • Experience of Instrumentation, measurement, analysis and reporting
  • Practical hands-on with ability to setup hardware in a test environment
  • Analytical mind-set and problem solving abilities
  • Good communication skills; verbal, presentation and written
  • Professional manner and adaptability when the project needs are evolving
  • Ability to work to defined deadlines and within budget limits
  • Ability to work with supervisory support as a team or autonomously as required
  • Must be willing to undertake the DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance process
  • Ability to write and maintain codes within MATLAB and/or Python is desirable

Our Company Offers:
  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
  • Pension: maximum total contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking
  • Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities


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