Senior Systems Engineer ESM / ELS

We are developing an advanced airborne platform with integrated Electronic Support and Electronic Warfare capabilities. We are looking for an experienced engineer to lead the technical definition, design, and integration of the platform's Emitter Location System. The role focuses on the complete direction-finding chain: from antenna-array architecture and antenna-element placement to signal processing, Direction-of-Arrival estimation, geolocation, and system-level co-design with the Radar Warning Receiver.

What you'll do

• Define the architecture and system-level requirements of an airborne Emitter Location System.
• Develop and assess antenna-array concepts for airborne direction finding.
• Define the number, type, geometry, orientation, and placement of antenna elements on the aircraft.
• Develop and evaluate algorithms for amplitude-comparison direction finding, phase-interferometric direction finding, correlative direction finding, monopulse techniques, beamforming, MUSIC, ESPRIT, Capon, and related high-resolution methods.
• Develop emitter geolocation methods using successive Direction-of-Arrival measurements and platform motion.
• Define interfaces between the Emitter Location System, Radar Warning Receiver, ESM receiver, mission computer, navigation system, and other mission-system components.
• Develop simulation environments and representative test scenarios for evaluating array and algorithm performance.
• Coordinate closely with antenna, RF, ESM, Radar Warning Receiver, navigation, software, aircraft, and mission-system engineering teams.

What you'll need

• Degree in electrical engineering, communications engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Several years of professional experience in direction finding, emitter location, Radar Warning Receivers, Electronic Support Measures, radar signal processing, phased arrays, or multichannel coherent RF systems.
• Strong understanding of antenna-array theory, array manifolds, phase differences, amplitude patterns, beamforming, grating lobes, and angular ambiguity.
• Strong understanding of Direction-of-Arrival estimation algorithms and their practical limitations.
• Experience defining requirements and interfaces for complex airborne mission systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical-documentation skills.
• Ability to work across antenna, RF, signal-processing, software, navigation, and aircraft-integration disciplines.

Nice to have

• Experience with airborne antenna placement and platform-installation effects.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, FEKO, or comparable tools.
• Experience with real-time embedded signal-processing systems, FPGA-based processing, or heterogeneous compute platforms.

What they offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
• Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers