Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role The Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving the organisation's core IT infrastructure services. The role provides technical support across on-premises VMware environments, backup and recovery platforms, server infrastructure, networking, wireless services, Microsoft Azure, and selected Microsoft 365 and SharePoint services. The post holder will help ensure that infrastructure services remain secure, reliable, available, and appropriately documented across both on-premises and cloud-based environments. This role is based out of Fareham, with occasional travel to other Saab locations. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day operational support for on-premises VMware environments, including virtual machines, hosts, clusters, storage connectivity, and associated management platforms. Monitor and maintain server, storage, network, wireless, cloud, and infrastructure services to support availability, performance, resilience, and security. Assist with the administration and support of Microsoft Azure services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, identity-related services, monitoring, and backup services where applicable. Administer and support backup and recovery services, including monitoring backup jobs, investigating failures, supporting restore activity, and assisting with routine recovery testing. Provide technical support for LAN, WAN, switching, routing, firewall, VPN, wireless, and Azure networking services. Support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint Online, within the agreed scope of the role. Administer and support SharePoint sites, permissions, document libraries, and standard configuration requests. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure incidents, service requests, and technical problems in line with agreed service levels and operational priorities. Maintain accurate infrastructure documentation, asset information, configuration records, operational procedures, and support knowledge articles. Support infrastructure patching, upgrades, lifecycle management, change activity, and small-scale technical projects across on-premises and cloud environments. Liaise with third-party suppliers, service providers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, manage escalations, and support continuous service improvement. Comply with relevant IT policies, change control processes, security standards, and operational procedures. Key Responsibilities and Skills Required Experience supporting VMware virtualization platforms within an on-premise infrastructure environment. Good working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related infrastructure services. Experience supporting backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes within a business environment. Understanding of networking principles, including VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, wireless technologies, and cloud networking concepts. Experience administering or supporting Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Exchange Online. Awareness or practical experience of Microsoft Azure services, such as Azure virtual machines, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, and backup services. Ability to diagnose and resolve technical incidents using structured troubleshooting methods. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation. Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands, and work effectively both independently and as part of a wider IT team. Desirable Experience with enterprise storage platforms, including SAN or NAS technologies. Awareness of IT security controls, vulnerability management, infrastructure patching, and compliance requirements. Experience working within an ITIL-aligned support or service management environment. Relevant technical certifications in VMware, Microsoft, Azure, networking, backup, or infrastructure technologies. Experience supporting infrastructure change, migration, modernisation, cloud adoption, or service improvement projects. Experience working with hybrid infrastructure environments spanning on-premise services and Microsoft Azure. Saab UK Company Benefits: 30 days annual leave Workplace pension scheme with 8% company contribution Private medical insurance Group income protection scheme Death in service insurance Up to 5% share matching scheme Company enhanced Maternity/Adoption & Paternity leave. + Much more By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
10/09/2026
Contractor
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role The Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving the organisation's core IT infrastructure services. The role provides technical support across on-premises VMware environments, backup and recovery platforms, server infrastructure, networking, wireless services, Microsoft Azure, and selected Microsoft 365 and SharePoint services. The post holder will help ensure that infrastructure services remain secure, reliable, available, and appropriately documented across both on-premises and cloud-based environments. This role is based out of Fareham, with occasional travel to other Saab locations. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day operational support for on-premises VMware environments, including virtual machines, hosts, clusters, storage connectivity, and associated management platforms. Monitor and maintain server, storage, network, wireless, cloud, and infrastructure services to support availability, performance, resilience, and security. Assist with the administration and support of Microsoft Azure services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, identity-related services, monitoring, and backup services where applicable. Administer and support backup and recovery services, including monitoring backup jobs, investigating failures, supporting restore activity, and assisting with routine recovery testing. Provide technical support for LAN, WAN, switching, routing, firewall, VPN, wireless, and Azure networking services. Support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint Online, within the agreed scope of the role. Administer and support SharePoint sites, permissions, document libraries, and standard configuration requests. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure incidents, service requests, and technical problems in line with agreed service levels and operational priorities. Maintain accurate infrastructure documentation, asset information, configuration records, operational procedures, and support knowledge articles. Support infrastructure patching, upgrades, lifecycle management, change activity, and small-scale technical projects across on-premises and cloud environments. Liaise with third-party suppliers, service providers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, manage escalations, and support continuous service improvement. Comply with relevant IT policies, change control processes, security standards, and operational procedures. Key Responsibilities and Skills Required Experience supporting VMware virtualization platforms within an on-premise infrastructure environment. Good working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related infrastructure services. Experience supporting backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes within a business environment. Understanding of networking principles, including VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, wireless technologies, and cloud networking concepts. Experience administering or supporting Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Exchange Online. Awareness or practical experience of Microsoft Azure services, such as Azure virtual machines, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, and backup services. Ability to diagnose and resolve technical incidents using structured troubleshooting methods. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation. Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands, and work effectively both independently and as part of a wider IT team. Desirable Experience with enterprise storage platforms, including SAN or NAS technologies. Awareness of IT security controls, vulnerability management, infrastructure patching, and compliance requirements. Experience working within an ITIL-aligned support or service management environment. Relevant technical certifications in VMware, Microsoft, Azure, networking, backup, or infrastructure technologies. Experience supporting infrastructure change, migration, modernisation, cloud adoption, or service improvement projects. Experience working with hybrid infrastructure environments spanning on-premise services and Microsoft Azure. Saab UK Company Benefits: 30 days annual leave Workplace pension scheme with 8% company contribution Private medical insurance Group income protection scheme Death in service insurance Up to 5% share matching scheme Company enhanced Maternity/Adoption & Paternity leave. + Much more By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
We're looking for a 1st Line IT Support Engineer to join a small, friendly IT team, providing day-to-day technical support to users across the business. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their IT career in a varied, hands-on environment. Please note, this role is fully office based in Fareham. On-site parking is available. The Role Provide 1st line support across hardware, software, Microsoft 365 and user accounts Troubleshoot and resolve IT issues, escalating more complex problems where required Set up equipment, onboard users and provide general technical support Requirements Previous experience in a 1st line / service desk / IT support role Good knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365 Strong communication and problem-solving skills Desirable Active Directory / Azure AD Basic networking knowledge Experience with VoIP, hardware or business systems To apply, send your CV to (url removed) . Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute to Fareham daily. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
10/09/2026
Full time
We're looking for a 1st Line IT Support Engineer to join a small, friendly IT team, providing day-to-day technical support to users across the business. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their IT career in a varied, hands-on environment. Please note, this role is fully office based in Fareham. On-site parking is available. The Role Provide 1st line support across hardware, software, Microsoft 365 and user accounts Troubleshoot and resolve IT issues, escalating more complex problems where required Set up equipment, onboard users and provide general technical support Requirements Previous experience in a 1st line / service desk / IT support role Good knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365 Strong communication and problem-solving skills Desirable Active Directory / Azure AD Basic networking knowledge Experience with VoIP, hardware or business systems To apply, send your CV to (url removed) . Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute to Fareham daily. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role The Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving the organisation's core IT infrastructure services. The role provides technical support across on-premises VMware environments, backup and recovery platforms, server infrastructure, networking, wireless services, Microsoft Azure, and selected Microsoft 365 and SharePoint services. The post holder will help ensure that infrastructure services remain secure, reliable, available, and appropriately documented across both on-premises and cloud-based environments. This role is based out of Fareham, with occasional travel to other Saab locations. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day operational support for on-premises VMware environments, including virtual machines, hosts, clusters, storage connectivity, and associated management platforms. Monitor and maintain server, storage, network, wireless, cloud, and infrastructure services to support availability, performance, resilience, and security. Assist with the administration and support of Microsoft Azure services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, identity-related services, monitoring, and backup services where applicable. Administer and support backup and recovery services, including monitoring backup jobs, investigating failures, supporting restore activity, and assisting with routine recovery testing. Provide technical support for LAN, WAN, switching, routing, firewall, VPN, wireless, and Azure networking services. Support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint Online, within the agreed scope of the role. Administer and support SharePoint sites, permissions, document libraries, and standard configuration requests. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure incidents, service requests, and technical problems in line with agreed service levels and operational priorities. Maintain accurate infrastructure documentation, asset information, configuration records, operational procedures, and support knowledge articles. Support infrastructure patching, upgrades, lifecycle management, change activity, and small-scale technical projects across on-premises and cloud environments. Liaise with third-party suppliers, service providers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, manage escalations, and support continuous service improvement. Comply with relevant IT policies, change control processes, security standards, and operational procedures. Key Responsibilities and Skills Required Experience supporting VMware virtualization platforms within an on-premise infrastructure environment. Good working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related infrastructure services. Experience supporting backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes within a business environment. Understanding of networking principles, including VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, wireless technologies, and cloud networking concepts. Experience administering or supporting Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Exchange Online. Awareness or practical experience of Microsoft Azure services, such as Azure virtual machines, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, and backup services. Ability to diagnose and resolve technical incidents using structured troubleshooting methods. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation. Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands, and work effectively both independently and as part of a wider IT team. Desirable Experience with enterprise storage platforms, including SAN or NAS technologies. Awareness of IT security controls, vulnerability management, infrastructure patching, and compliance requirements. Experience working within an ITIL-aligned support or service management environment. Relevant technical certifications in VMware, Microsoft, Azure, networking, backup, or infrastructure technologies. Experience supporting infrastructure change, migration, modernisation, cloud adoption, or service improvement projects. Experience working with hybrid infrastructure environments spanning on-premise services and Microsoft Azure. Saab UK Company Benefits: 30 days annual leave Workplace pension scheme with 8% company contribution Private medical insurance Group income protection scheme Death in service insurance Up to 5% share matching scheme Company enhanced Maternity/Adoption & Paternity leave. + Much more By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
10/09/2026
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role The Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving the organisation's core IT infrastructure services. The role provides technical support across on-premises VMware environments, backup and recovery platforms, server infrastructure, networking, wireless services, Microsoft Azure, and selected Microsoft 365 and SharePoint services. The post holder will help ensure that infrastructure services remain secure, reliable, available, and appropriately documented across both on-premises and cloud-based environments. This role is based out of Fareham, with occasional travel to other Saab locations. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day operational support for on-premises VMware environments, including virtual machines, hosts, clusters, storage connectivity, and associated management platforms. Monitor and maintain server, storage, network, wireless, cloud, and infrastructure services to support availability, performance, resilience, and security. Assist with the administration and support of Microsoft Azure services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, identity-related services, monitoring, and backup services where applicable. Administer and support backup and recovery services, including monitoring backup jobs, investigating failures, supporting restore activity, and assisting with routine recovery testing. Provide technical support for LAN, WAN, switching, routing, firewall, VPN, wireless, and Azure networking services. Support Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint Online, within the agreed scope of the role. Administer and support SharePoint sites, permissions, document libraries, and standard configuration requests. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure incidents, service requests, and technical problems in line with agreed service levels and operational priorities. Maintain accurate infrastructure documentation, asset information, configuration records, operational procedures, and support knowledge articles. Support infrastructure patching, upgrades, lifecycle management, change activity, and small-scale technical projects across on-premises and cloud environments. Liaise with third-party suppliers, service providers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, manage escalations, and support continuous service improvement. Comply with relevant IT policies, change control processes, security standards, and operational procedures. Key Responsibilities and Skills Required Experience supporting VMware virtualization platforms within an on-premise infrastructure environment. Good working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and related infrastructure services. Experience supporting backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes within a business environment. Understanding of networking principles, including VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, wireless technologies, and cloud networking concepts. Experience administering or supporting Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Exchange Online. Awareness or practical experience of Microsoft Azure services, such as Azure virtual machines, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, and backup services. Ability to diagnose and resolve technical incidents using structured troubleshooting methods. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation. Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands, and work effectively both independently and as part of a wider IT team. Desirable Experience with enterprise storage platforms, including SAN or NAS technologies. Awareness of IT security controls, vulnerability management, infrastructure patching, and compliance requirements. Experience working within an ITIL-aligned support or service management environment. Relevant technical certifications in VMware, Microsoft, Azure, networking, backup, or infrastructure technologies. Experience supporting infrastructure change, migration, modernisation, cloud adoption, or service improvement projects. Experience working with hybrid infrastructure environments spanning on-premise services and Microsoft Azure. Saab UK Company Benefits: 30 days annual leave Workplace pension scheme with 8% company contribution Private medical insurance Group income protection scheme Death in service insurance Up to 5% share matching scheme Company enhanced Maternity/Adoption & Paternity leave. + Much more By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
IT Support Engineer 8-month contract Fareham My Client is looking for a looking for a proactive and customer-focused IT Support Engineer to join a IT team, providing high-quality 2nd Line support across a modern Microsoft environment. The IT Support Engineer will be responsible for resolving technical issues, supporting business-critical applications, and helping maintain a reliable and secure IT infrastructure. Any previous experience supporting Microsoft 365 migration projects would be a distinct advantage. Skills & Experience Proven experience providing 2nd Line IT Support in a Microsoft environment. Strong Microsoft 365 administration and support experience. Solid knowledge of Active Directory user and group management. Experience supporting Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. Good understanding of the Microsoft End User Computing (EUC) stack. Experience supporting business applications, including troubleshooting and user support. Knowledge of application patching and server-based application maintenance. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Key Responsibilities Provide 2nd Line technical support to end users, resolving incidents and service requests within agreed SLAs. Administer and support Microsoft 365, including user management, licensing, and troubleshooting. Manage Active Directory user accounts, including joiners, movers, leavers, group permissions, and password resets. Support and administer Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktop environments. Deliver application support for both third-party and internally developed business applications. Deploy and patch applications on Windows servers, ensuring systems remain secure and up to date. Investigate technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions. The IT Support Engineer is required onsite in Fareham, at least 4 days a week. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
09/09/2026
Contractor
IT Support Engineer 8-month contract Fareham My Client is looking for a looking for a proactive and customer-focused IT Support Engineer to join a IT team, providing high-quality 2nd Line support across a modern Microsoft environment. The IT Support Engineer will be responsible for resolving technical issues, supporting business-critical applications, and helping maintain a reliable and secure IT infrastructure. Any previous experience supporting Microsoft 365 migration projects would be a distinct advantage. Skills & Experience Proven experience providing 2nd Line IT Support in a Microsoft environment. Strong Microsoft 365 administration and support experience. Solid knowledge of Active Directory user and group management. Experience supporting Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. Good understanding of the Microsoft End User Computing (EUC) stack. Experience supporting business applications, including troubleshooting and user support. Knowledge of application patching and server-based application maintenance. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Key Responsibilities Provide 2nd Line technical support to end users, resolving incidents and service requests within agreed SLAs. Administer and support Microsoft 365, including user management, licensing, and troubleshooting. Manage Active Directory user accounts, including joiners, movers, leavers, group permissions, and password resets. Support and administer Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktop environments. Deliver application support for both third-party and internally developed business applications. Deploy and patch applications on Windows servers, ensuring systems remain secure and up to date. Investigate technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions. The IT Support Engineer is required onsite in Fareham, at least 4 days a week. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics Business in Fareham. The role will be lead design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems. Reporting to the Software Manager the Software Lead role involves taking responsibility for the delivery of projects and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically complex software projects for subsea vehicles and associated robotic functions. Typically requiring input from several differing software and engineering disciplines and supporting functions the software lead is able to bind these inputs together to successfully deliver the software content for Saab products. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer. A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ Javascript Python XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security Desirable: Exposure to IP video and video routing Familiarity in design and testing of control software Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio () Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
08/09/2026
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics Business in Fareham. The role will be lead design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems. Reporting to the Software Manager the Software Lead role involves taking responsibility for the delivery of projects and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically complex software projects for subsea vehicles and associated robotic functions. Typically requiring input from several differing software and engineering disciplines and supporting functions the software lead is able to bind these inputs together to successfully deliver the software content for Saab products. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer. A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ Javascript Python XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security Desirable: Exposure to IP video and video routing Familiarity in design and testing of control software Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio () Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: To design and implement application and software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with Saab Seaeye's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. You will be tasked with designing and developing software for the next generation of underwater vehicles as well as supporting and developing on existing codebase and products. Qualifications and Skills: A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline or Software Engineering Qualification with industry experience Strong C++ with demonstrable skills and knowledge of at least C+. Familiarity in development of control software Solid understanding of software design and architecture Backend server design/structure Familiar with Standard Web Technologies Exposure to front end - Able to construct functional web pages Software skills in Javascript, Python, XML, JSON, HTML or CSS on both Windows and Linux. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
08/09/2026
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: To design and implement application and software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with Saab Seaeye's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. You will be tasked with designing and developing software for the next generation of underwater vehicles as well as supporting and developing on existing codebase and products. Qualifications and Skills: A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline or Software Engineering Qualification with industry experience Strong C++ with demonstrable skills and knowledge of at least C+. Familiarity in development of control software Solid understanding of software design and architecture Backend server design/structure Familiar with Standard Web Technologies Exposure to front end - Able to construct functional web pages Software skills in Javascript, Python, XML, JSON, HTML or CSS on both Windows and Linux. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Systems Engineer (Requirements) Initial 6 months 2-3 days p/w in Whiteley (rest remote) Initial 6-months, rest remote SC required, can start in BPSS Our client, NATS, is seeking a Systems Engineer to support requirements management, engineering workflow coordination and continuous improvement activities. This contract role is based in Whiteley, with an expectation of working on site two to three days per week. Key Responsibilities: Operate and maintain the Communications Front Door, coordinating the intake, triage and routing of engineering demand Maintain a clear, consolidated view of workload across projects, sustainment and operational activities Ensure demand is appropriately categorised, prioritised and assigned, supporting workload balancing and resource allocation Administer engineering workflows within Jira and associated toolsets, tracking progress and proactively following up on actions and overdue tasks Ensure dependencies, blockers and risks are visible, escalating issues where appropriate Produce workload, prioritisation, capacity and management reports, including dashboards, trend analysis and reporting views Support the implementation of communications ways of working, governance, workflows and RACI models during organisational change Identify and drive process improvements, maintain operational documentation and support the adoption of new working practices Additional Engineering Support: Depending on experience and workload, the role may also support ATCE4/ATCE5-level engineering tasks, lower-complexity engineering activities, data gathering, technical investigations, documentation reviews, analysis and implementation activities. Job Requirements: Experience in systems engineering, requirements management or engineering coordination Strong understanding of demand management, workflow coordination and engineering operating models Experience using Jira or similar workflow and project management tools Ability to manage competing priorities across project, operational and sustainment environments Strong reporting and data analysis skills, including the development of dashboards and workload metrics Understanding of governance, RACI models, dependencies, risks and escalation processes Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills Understanding of requirements engineering and technical documentation within a Defence & Security environment Contract Details: Contract Systems Engineer opportunity Based in Whiteley Hybrid working, with two to three days on site each week Opportunity to contribute to communications engineering, operational delivery and continuous improvement initiatives If you have experience in systems engineering, requirements management and workflow coordination, apply now to support our client's engineering operations within the Defence & Security sector.
08/09/2026
Contractor
Systems Engineer (Requirements) Initial 6 months 2-3 days p/w in Whiteley (rest remote) Initial 6-months, rest remote SC required, can start in BPSS Our client, NATS, is seeking a Systems Engineer to support requirements management, engineering workflow coordination and continuous improvement activities. This contract role is based in Whiteley, with an expectation of working on site two to three days per week. Key Responsibilities: Operate and maintain the Communications Front Door, coordinating the intake, triage and routing of engineering demand Maintain a clear, consolidated view of workload across projects, sustainment and operational activities Ensure demand is appropriately categorised, prioritised and assigned, supporting workload balancing and resource allocation Administer engineering workflows within Jira and associated toolsets, tracking progress and proactively following up on actions and overdue tasks Ensure dependencies, blockers and risks are visible, escalating issues where appropriate Produce workload, prioritisation, capacity and management reports, including dashboards, trend analysis and reporting views Support the implementation of communications ways of working, governance, workflows and RACI models during organisational change Identify and drive process improvements, maintain operational documentation and support the adoption of new working practices Additional Engineering Support: Depending on experience and workload, the role may also support ATCE4/ATCE5-level engineering tasks, lower-complexity engineering activities, data gathering, technical investigations, documentation reviews, analysis and implementation activities. Job Requirements: Experience in systems engineering, requirements management or engineering coordination Strong understanding of demand management, workflow coordination and engineering operating models Experience using Jira or similar workflow and project management tools Ability to manage competing priorities across project, operational and sustainment environments Strong reporting and data analysis skills, including the development of dashboards and workload metrics Understanding of governance, RACI models, dependencies, risks and escalation processes Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills Understanding of requirements engineering and technical documentation within a Defence & Security environment Contract Details: Contract Systems Engineer opportunity Based in Whiteley Hybrid working, with two to three days on site each week Opportunity to contribute to communications engineering, operational delivery and continuous improvement initiatives If you have experience in systems engineering, requirements management and workflow coordination, apply now to support our client's engineering operations within the Defence & Security sector.
Systems Engineer (Requirements) Initial 6 months 2-3 days p/w in Whiteley (rest remote) Initial 6-months, rest remote SC required, can start in BPSS Our client, NATS, is seeking a Systems Engineer to support requirements management, engineering workflow coordination and continuous improvement activities. This contract role is based in Whiteley, with an expectation of working on site two to three days per week. Key Responsibilities: Operate and maintain the Communications Front Door, coordinating the intake, triage and routing of engineering demand Maintain a clear, consolidated view of workload across projects, sustainment and operational activities Ensure demand is appropriately categorised, prioritised and assigned, supporting workload balancing and resource allocation Administer engineering workflows within Jira and associated toolsets, tracking progress and proactively following up on actions and overdue tasks Ensure dependencies, blockers and risks are visible, escalating issues where appropriate Produce workload, prioritisation, capacity and management reports, including dashboards, trend analysis and reporting views Support the implementation of communications ways of working, governance, workflows and RACI models during organisational change Identify and drive process improvements, maintain operational documentation and support the adoption of new working practices Additional Engineering Support: Depending on experience and workload, the role may also support ATCE4/ATCE5-level engineering tasks, lower-complexity engineering activities, data gathering, technical investigations, documentation reviews, analysis and implementation activities. Job Requirements: Experience in systems engineering, requirements management or engineering coordination Strong understanding of demand management, workflow coordination and engineering operating models Experience using Jira or similar workflow and project management tools Ability to manage competing priorities across project, operational and sustainment environments Strong reporting and data analysis skills, including the development of dashboards and workload metrics Understanding of governance, RACI models, dependencies, risks and escalation processes Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills Understanding of requirements engineering and technical documentation within a Defence & Security environment Contract Details: Contract Systems Engineer opportunity Based in Whiteley Hybrid working, with two to three days on site each week Opportunity to contribute to communications engineering, operational delivery and continuous improvement initiatives If you have experience in systems engineering, requirements management and workflow coordination, apply now to support our client's engineering operations within the Defence & Security sector.
08/09/2026
Full time
Systems Engineer (Requirements) Initial 6 months 2-3 days p/w in Whiteley (rest remote) Initial 6-months, rest remote SC required, can start in BPSS Our client, NATS, is seeking a Systems Engineer to support requirements management, engineering workflow coordination and continuous improvement activities. This contract role is based in Whiteley, with an expectation of working on site two to three days per week. Key Responsibilities: Operate and maintain the Communications Front Door, coordinating the intake, triage and routing of engineering demand Maintain a clear, consolidated view of workload across projects, sustainment and operational activities Ensure demand is appropriately categorised, prioritised and assigned, supporting workload balancing and resource allocation Administer engineering workflows within Jira and associated toolsets, tracking progress and proactively following up on actions and overdue tasks Ensure dependencies, blockers and risks are visible, escalating issues where appropriate Produce workload, prioritisation, capacity and management reports, including dashboards, trend analysis and reporting views Support the implementation of communications ways of working, governance, workflows and RACI models during organisational change Identify and drive process improvements, maintain operational documentation and support the adoption of new working practices Additional Engineering Support: Depending on experience and workload, the role may also support ATCE4/ATCE5-level engineering tasks, lower-complexity engineering activities, data gathering, technical investigations, documentation reviews, analysis and implementation activities. Job Requirements: Experience in systems engineering, requirements management or engineering coordination Strong understanding of demand management, workflow coordination and engineering operating models Experience using Jira or similar workflow and project management tools Ability to manage competing priorities across project, operational and sustainment environments Strong reporting and data analysis skills, including the development of dashboards and workload metrics Understanding of governance, RACI models, dependencies, risks and escalation processes Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills Understanding of requirements engineering and technical documentation within a Defence & Security environment Contract Details: Contract Systems Engineer opportunity Based in Whiteley Hybrid working, with two to three days on site each week Opportunity to contribute to communications engineering, operational delivery and continuous improvement initiatives If you have experience in systems engineering, requirements management and workflow coordination, apply now to support our client's engineering operations within the Defence & Security sector.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking a talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to support the growth of our radar and sensors at our Fareham, Hampshire campus. As a Systems Engineer in Sensor Systems, you will predominantly work with the Giraffe 1X radar, the newest radar in Saab's portfolio; there is a regular capability update cycle and an established production line, and you will be investigating new areas for product growth and enhancement. You will also support wider innovation across Saab UK. Key Responsibilities: In role, you will be responsible for various activities across the product lifecycle including: Support to bid activities and development of customer demonstrations. Requirements derivation and management Radar performance analysis and algorithm development. System and sub-system design. System Engineering lifecycle management. Ability to undertake technical leadership and maintain close working relationships with engineering functions. Required Skills Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field. Experience of working in a recognised industry standard requirements management tool. Familiar with principles of ISO 15288:2023, and with product road mapping and lifecycle techniques. Understanding the interaction between system requirements, and hardware and software implementation. You are a great technical communicator that easily creates and maintains professional relationships and instil trust. Ability to conduct technical analysis and assessments with attention to detail. You must hold UK or Swedish citizenship. A willingness to travel within the UK and overseas. Desired skills Three or more years' of demonstratable experience of working with radar, communications or EW systems. Experience with MATLAB, ideally with recorded radar data, ideally with an ability to perform system level modelling, simulation and analysis to evaluate system designs against requirements. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
07/09/2026
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking a talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to support the growth of our radar and sensors at our Fareham, Hampshire campus. As a Systems Engineer in Sensor Systems, you will predominantly work with the Giraffe 1X radar, the newest radar in Saab's portfolio; there is a regular capability update cycle and an established production line, and you will be investigating new areas for product growth and enhancement. You will also support wider innovation across Saab UK. Key Responsibilities: In role, you will be responsible for various activities across the product lifecycle including: Support to bid activities and development of customer demonstrations. Requirements derivation and management Radar performance analysis and algorithm development. System and sub-system design. System Engineering lifecycle management. Ability to undertake technical leadership and maintain close working relationships with engineering functions. Required Skills Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field. Experience of working in a recognised industry standard requirements management tool. Familiar with principles of ISO 15288:2023, and with product road mapping and lifecycle techniques. Understanding the interaction between system requirements, and hardware and software implementation. You are a great technical communicator that easily creates and maintains professional relationships and instil trust. Ability to conduct technical analysis and assessments with attention to detail. You must hold UK or Swedish citizenship. A willingness to travel within the UK and overseas. Desired skills Three or more years' of demonstratable experience of working with radar, communications or EW systems. Experience with MATLAB, ideally with recorded radar data, ideally with an ability to perform system level modelling, simulation and analysis to evaluate system designs against requirements. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role is part of our Sensor Systems Radar Business in Fareham. At Saab, we are constantly looking ahead and pushing boundaries on what s considered technically possible. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking talented and highly motivated engineers to support our radar and sensors growth activities at our Fareham offices. We are recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer specialising in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and Distributed Sensing. The successful candidate is expected to fulfil the requirements of a Saab Specialist, and act as a technical leader to: drive development, lead innovation and anticipate future trends, identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and advocate change to maintain competitiveness. Also lead competence development, and formulate and maintain Specialist Work Programmes. Key Responsibilities: As a Senior System Engineer, you will be responsible for enhancing our current products, developing improvements and investigating new areas for product growth, as well as supporting the Engineering Team with various Systems Engineering-focussed activities. System Architecture & Design. Lead the architectural design of PNT solutions, integrating Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Inertial Navigation Systems, and alternative PNT (e.g., vision-based, RF-based, or celestial navigation). Architect distributed sensing networks, defining how data is collected, synchronized, and fused across multiple remote nodes to create a unified operational picture. Define system-level requirements, interface control documents, and performance specifications for timing accuracy and positioning precision. Perform trade studies to optimise the balance between size, weight, power, and cost and system performance. PNT & Synchronization Expertise . Implement and optimise high-precision timing distribution protocols (e.g., PTP/IEEE 1588, NTP, or White Rabbit). Develop strategies for PNT resilience, including mitigation of jamming, spoofing, and GNSS-denied environment operations. Lead the selection and integration of atomic clocks, quantum oscillators, and high-grade IMUs. Distributed Sensing & Data Fusion . Design algorithms and architectures for distributed beamforming, phased arrays, or coordinated sensor fusion. Manage the challenges of network latency, jitter and asynchronous data arrival in distributed sensing environments. Collaborate with software teams to implement edge-processing capabilities to reduce data backhaul from sensing nodes. Integration, Test & Evaluation . Develop comprehensive verification and validation (V&V) plans to prove timing and positioning accuracy. Design and execute complex test campaigns using hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop simulations. Lead the analysis of telemetry and test data to identify systemic errors and drive corrective design changes. Leadership & Mentorship . Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for PNT and Distributed Sensing across cross-functional teams (Radio Frequency, Software, Mechanical). Mentor junior engineers in systems engineering best practices and specialized domain knowledge. Present technical roadmaps and progress reports to senior leadership and external. Skills and Experience: Required Master's or PhD in a related field. A minimum of five to ten years industrial radar, communications or electronic warfare systems experience. A minimum of seven years of experience in systems engineering, specifically focusing on PNT and/or distributed sensor systems. Proven track record with systems utilising GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS) and Inertial Navigation (Kalman Filtering, sensor fusion). Experience with distributed aperture systems, sensor networks, or Multiple-Input Multiple-Output radar architectures. Proficiency with MATLAB/ Simulink for modelling and simulation. Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools and requirements management tools. Familiar with the principles of ISO 15288:2023. During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classified as military secret and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship. Desirable RF Knowledge: Strong understanding of RF front-end design, antenna theory and signal propagation. Programming. Proficiency in C++, Python, or Rust for prototyping algorithms. Security. Experience with encrypted PNT signals or secure timing distribution. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
03/09/2026
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role is part of our Sensor Systems Radar Business in Fareham. At Saab, we are constantly looking ahead and pushing boundaries on what s considered technically possible. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking talented and highly motivated engineers to support our radar and sensors growth activities at our Fareham offices. We are recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer specialising in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and Distributed Sensing. The successful candidate is expected to fulfil the requirements of a Saab Specialist, and act as a technical leader to: drive development, lead innovation and anticipate future trends, identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and advocate change to maintain competitiveness. Also lead competence development, and formulate and maintain Specialist Work Programmes. Key Responsibilities: As a Senior System Engineer, you will be responsible for enhancing our current products, developing improvements and investigating new areas for product growth, as well as supporting the Engineering Team with various Systems Engineering-focussed activities. System Architecture & Design. Lead the architectural design of PNT solutions, integrating Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Inertial Navigation Systems, and alternative PNT (e.g., vision-based, RF-based, or celestial navigation). Architect distributed sensing networks, defining how data is collected, synchronized, and fused across multiple remote nodes to create a unified operational picture. Define system-level requirements, interface control documents, and performance specifications for timing accuracy and positioning precision. Perform trade studies to optimise the balance between size, weight, power, and cost and system performance. PNT & Synchronization Expertise . Implement and optimise high-precision timing distribution protocols (e.g., PTP/IEEE 1588, NTP, or White Rabbit). Develop strategies for PNT resilience, including mitigation of jamming, spoofing, and GNSS-denied environment operations. Lead the selection and integration of atomic clocks, quantum oscillators, and high-grade IMUs. Distributed Sensing & Data Fusion . Design algorithms and architectures for distributed beamforming, phased arrays, or coordinated sensor fusion. Manage the challenges of network latency, jitter and asynchronous data arrival in distributed sensing environments. Collaborate with software teams to implement edge-processing capabilities to reduce data backhaul from sensing nodes. Integration, Test & Evaluation . Develop comprehensive verification and validation (V&V) plans to prove timing and positioning accuracy. Design and execute complex test campaigns using hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop simulations. Lead the analysis of telemetry and test data to identify systemic errors and drive corrective design changes. Leadership & Mentorship . Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for PNT and Distributed Sensing across cross-functional teams (Radio Frequency, Software, Mechanical). Mentor junior engineers in systems engineering best practices and specialized domain knowledge. Present technical roadmaps and progress reports to senior leadership and external. Skills and Experience: Required Master's or PhD in a related field. A minimum of five to ten years industrial radar, communications or electronic warfare systems experience. A minimum of seven years of experience in systems engineering, specifically focusing on PNT and/or distributed sensor systems. Proven track record with systems utilising GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS) and Inertial Navigation (Kalman Filtering, sensor fusion). Experience with distributed aperture systems, sensor networks, or Multiple-Input Multiple-Output radar architectures. Proficiency with MATLAB/ Simulink for modelling and simulation. Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools and requirements management tools. Familiar with the principles of ISO 15288:2023. During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classified as military secret and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship. Desirable RF Knowledge: Strong understanding of RF front-end design, antenna theory and signal propagation. Programming. Proficiency in C++, Python, or Rust for prototyping algorithms. Security. Experience with encrypted PNT signals or secure timing distribution. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Infrastructure Engineer 12-month contract Fareham My longstanding customer is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join an established IT team, supporting, and developing a secure, resilient, and highly available infrastructure environment. This is a hands-on infrastructure role covering Windows Server, VMware, cloud, and networking , with a mixture of BAU support, technical troubleshooting and involvement in infrastructure projects, migrations, and platform upgrades. Essential Technical Experience from the Infrastructure Engineer: Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server . Good knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP . Practical experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi and vCenter . Experience supporting Microsoft Azure or AWS infrastructure. Strong understanding of networking , including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, VPNs, and firewalls. Experience working within hybrid on-premises/cloud environments . Experience with infrastructure monitoring, backup, and recovery technologies. Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across complex infrastructure environments. Working knowledge of PowerShell or scripting/automation . Key Responsibilities of the Infrastructure Engineer: Administer, support, and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and file services. Manage and support VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter environments, including virtual machines, hosts, clusters, storage, and patching. Support Microsoft Azure or AWS infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, and backup. Work across hybrid infrastructure environments , spanning on-premises, virtualised and cloud platforms. Support core networking infrastructure including LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls, wireless, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP . Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across server, virtualisation, cloud, and network environments. Contribute to infrastructure projects, migrations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives . Support backup, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resilience . Provide 3rd line technical support and carry out root cause analysis where required. Maintain technical documentation and contribute to infrastructure improvements and automation. The Infrastructure Engineer is required to be onsite, 5 days a week in Fareham. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
03/09/2026
Contractor
Infrastructure Engineer 12-month contract Fareham My longstanding customer is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join an established IT team, supporting, and developing a secure, resilient, and highly available infrastructure environment. This is a hands-on infrastructure role covering Windows Server, VMware, cloud, and networking , with a mixture of BAU support, technical troubleshooting and involvement in infrastructure projects, migrations, and platform upgrades. Essential Technical Experience from the Infrastructure Engineer: Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server . Good knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP . Practical experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi and vCenter . Experience supporting Microsoft Azure or AWS infrastructure. Strong understanding of networking , including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, VPNs, and firewalls. Experience working within hybrid on-premises/cloud environments . Experience with infrastructure monitoring, backup, and recovery technologies. Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across complex infrastructure environments. Working knowledge of PowerShell or scripting/automation . Key Responsibilities of the Infrastructure Engineer: Administer, support, and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and file services. Manage and support VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter environments, including virtual machines, hosts, clusters, storage, and patching. Support Microsoft Azure or AWS infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, and backup. Work across hybrid infrastructure environments , spanning on-premises, virtualised and cloud platforms. Support core networking infrastructure including LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing, switching, VPNs, firewalls, wireless, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP . Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across server, virtualisation, cloud, and network environments. Contribute to infrastructure projects, migrations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives . Support backup, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resilience . Provide 3rd line technical support and carry out root cause analysis where required. Maintain technical documentation and contribute to infrastructure improvements and automation. The Infrastructure Engineer is required to be onsite, 5 days a week in Fareham. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
Embedded Software Engineer - C / FreeRTOS Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong C programming and FreeRTOS experience, looking to work with innovative touch technologies? This company specialises in developing bespoke hardware and firmware silicon devices. Their products serve the automotive and industrial sectors, providing cutting-edge solutions that ensure high-quality customer integration. They are seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join their engineering team in Fareham, UK, contributing to the development of their next-generation technology. Responsibilities of this Embedded Software Engineer - C / FreeRTOS job based in Fareham: Design and implement embedded software: Develop efficient, low-level code in C for microcontrollers and embedded systems, ensuring optimal performance, resource usage and reliability. FreeRTOS development: Develop and maintain embedded software using FreeRTOS, working with real-time operating system concepts and ensuring reliable system performance. Debugging and testing: Use debugging tools and methods, such as JTAG and oscilloscopes, to troubleshoot hardware/software interactions, optimise code and perform system validation through unit and integration testing. Develop new features: Contribute to the development of new features and functionality to meet market requirements on RISC-V-based platforms. Requirements of this Embedded Software Engineer - C / FreeRTOS job based in Fareham: Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Physics or a related field, with a 2:1 classification or higher. Proven practical experience in embedded C programming. Experience working with FreeRTOS or another real-time operating system. Must have experience with GIT/Source control. Proficient in software unit testing and able to demonstrate a strong aptitude for numeracy. Working knowledge of ISO9000 standards and version control systems. Experience with USB firmware and low-level USB protocols would be highly desirable. To apply for this Embedded Software Engineer - C / FreeRTOS job based in Fareham, please email (url removed) or call Nick on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed).
03/09/2026
Full time
Embedded Software Engineer - C / FreeRTOS Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong C programming and FreeRTOS experience, looking to work with innovative touch technologies? This company specialises in developing bespoke hardware and firmware silicon devices. Their products serve the automotive and industrial sectors, providing cutting-edge solutions that ensure high-quality customer integration. They are seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join their engineering team in Fareham, UK, contributing to the development of their next-generation technology. Responsibilities of this Embedded Software Engineer - C / FreeRTOS job based in Fareham: Design and implement embedded software: Develop efficient, low-level code in C for microcontrollers and embedded systems, ensuring optimal performance, resource usage and reliability. FreeRTOS development: Develop and maintain embedded software using FreeRTOS, working with real-time operating system concepts and ensuring reliable system performance. Debugging and testing: Use debugging tools and methods, such as JTAG and oscilloscopes, to troubleshoot hardware/software interactions, optimise code and perform system validation through unit and integration testing. Develop new features: Contribute to the development of new features and functionality to meet market requirements on RISC-V-based platforms. Requirements of this Embedded Software Engineer - C / FreeRTOS job based in Fareham: Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Physics or a related field, with a 2:1 classification or higher. Proven practical experience in embedded C programming. Experience working with FreeRTOS or another real-time operating system. Must have experience with GIT/Source control. Proficient in software unit testing and able to demonstrate a strong aptitude for numeracy. Working knowledge of ISO9000 standards and version control systems. Experience with USB firmware and low-level USB protocols would be highly desirable. To apply for this Embedded Software Engineer - C / FreeRTOS job based in Fareham, please email (url removed) or call Nick on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed).
Embedded Firmware Engineer Fareham Hybrid 50K- 70K + Benefits We're looking for an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer to join a highly technical R&D team developing bespoke hardware and firmware solutions for advanced embedded platforms. You'll work across multiple layers of development, from low-level bare-metal programming through to real-time operating environments, with hands-on involvement in hardware bring-up, chip validation, prototyping and product development. The Role: Develop embedded firmware in C Work across RTOS and bare-metal environments Support hardware bring-up, validation and prototyping Debug hardware/software issues using lab equipment Develop automated tests and verification tools Work closely with hardware and multidisciplinary engineering teams What We're Looking For Strong Embedded C experience Strong understanding of serial communication protocols: SPI, I2C, UART Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes and logic analysers Ability to work from schematics and datasheets Ideally exposure to FreeRTOS, MISRA C or low-level protocols If this sounds like you - please apply below!
02/09/2026
Full time
Embedded Firmware Engineer Fareham Hybrid 50K- 70K + Benefits We're looking for an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer to join a highly technical R&D team developing bespoke hardware and firmware solutions for advanced embedded platforms. You'll work across multiple layers of development, from low-level bare-metal programming through to real-time operating environments, with hands-on involvement in hardware bring-up, chip validation, prototyping and product development. The Role: Develop embedded firmware in C Work across RTOS and bare-metal environments Support hardware bring-up, validation and prototyping Debug hardware/software issues using lab equipment Develop automated tests and verification tools Work closely with hardware and multidisciplinary engineering teams What We're Looking For Strong Embedded C experience Strong understanding of serial communication protocols: SPI, I2C, UART Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes and logic analysers Ability to work from schematics and datasheets Ideally exposure to FreeRTOS, MISRA C or low-level protocols If this sounds like you - please apply below!
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics Business in Fareham. The role will be lead design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems. Reporting to the Software Manager the Software Lead role involves taking responsibility for the delivery of projects and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically complex software projects for subsea vehicles and associated robotic functions. Typically requiring input from several differing software and engineering disciplines and supporting functions the software lead is able to bind these inputs together to successfully deliver the software content for Saab products. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer. A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ Javascript Python XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security Desirable: Exposure to IP video and video routing Familiarity in design and testing of control software Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
01/09/2026
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics Business in Fareham. The role will be lead design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems. Reporting to the Software Manager the Software Lead role involves taking responsibility for the delivery of projects and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically complex software projects for subsea vehicles and associated robotic functions. Typically requiring input from several differing software and engineering disciplines and supporting functions the software lead is able to bind these inputs together to successfully deliver the software content for Saab products. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer. A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ Javascript Python XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security Desirable: Exposure to IP video and video routing Familiarity in design and testing of control software Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: To design and implement application and software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with Saab Seaeye's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. You will be tasked with designing and developing software for the next generation of underwater vehicles as well as supporting and developing on existing codebase and products. Qualifications and Skills: A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline or Software Engineering Qualification with industry experience Strong C++ with demonstrable skills and knowledge of at least C+. Familiarity in development of control software Solid understanding of software design and architecture Backend server design/structure Familiar with Standard Web Technologies Exposure to front end - Able to construct functional web pages Software skills in Javascript, Python, XML, JSON, HTML or CSS on both Windows and Linux. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
01/09/2026
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: To design and implement application and software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with Saab Seaeye's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. You will be tasked with designing and developing software for the next generation of underwater vehicles as well as supporting and developing on existing codebase and products. Qualifications and Skills: A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline or Software Engineering Qualification with industry experience Strong C++ with demonstrable skills and knowledge of at least C+. Familiarity in development of control software Solid understanding of software design and architecture Backend server design/structure Familiar with Standard Web Technologies Exposure to front end - Able to construct functional web pages Software skills in Javascript, Python, XML, JSON, HTML or CSS on both Windows and Linux. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
RF Test Engineer / Electronics Test Engineer required to join a growing technology company based in Fareham. Working within a collaborative engineering and production team, you'll play a key role in the testing, fault diagnosis and validation of specialist RF communication products used by government, defence and security organisations around the world. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced test engineer looking for a varied, hands-on position where you'll work on technically interesting products, contribute to continuous improvement and become part of a growing business with an excellent reputation for quality and innovation. The Role As an RF Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for testing and fault-finding complex electronic and RF products throughout the production process, ensuring systems meet demanding quality standards before customer delivery. Alongside RF testing and system validation, you'll support a variety of production activities, giving you exposure across the full manufacturing process while working closely with engineering colleagues to continually improve products and test procedures. Key Responsibilities Test, fault-find and repair specialist RF electronic products to board level Carry out final system configuration and functional testing Operate RF test equipment including spectrum analysers and signal generators Validate and improve production test procedures and processes Support mechanical assembly, cable assembly and wiring activities where required Assist with product kitting for both internal manufacture and subcontract production Work to agreed production schedules whilst maintaining exceptional quality standards Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across production and testing What We're Looking For You'll have previous experience working within an electronics or RF test environment and enjoy practical engineering and problem solving. You'll ideally have experience of: RF electronics testing and fault diagnosis Radio communication products Spectrum analysers, signal generators and RF test equipment Board-level fault finding and repair Electronic production or manufacturing environments Reading engineering drawings and technical documentation Experience in any of the following would also be advantageous: Product assembly Wiring and cable assembly Crimping techniques Production kitting MRP systems A HND (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline would be beneficial, although candidates with relevant commercial experience are equally encouraged to apply. If you're an experienced RF Test Engineer or Electronics Test Engineer looking for a varied role within an innovative engineering business, please get in touch for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
01/09/2026
Full time
RF Test Engineer / Electronics Test Engineer required to join a growing technology company based in Fareham. Working within a collaborative engineering and production team, you'll play a key role in the testing, fault diagnosis and validation of specialist RF communication products used by government, defence and security organisations around the world. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced test engineer looking for a varied, hands-on position where you'll work on technically interesting products, contribute to continuous improvement and become part of a growing business with an excellent reputation for quality and innovation. The Role As an RF Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for testing and fault-finding complex electronic and RF products throughout the production process, ensuring systems meet demanding quality standards before customer delivery. Alongside RF testing and system validation, you'll support a variety of production activities, giving you exposure across the full manufacturing process while working closely with engineering colleagues to continually improve products and test procedures. Key Responsibilities Test, fault-find and repair specialist RF electronic products to board level Carry out final system configuration and functional testing Operate RF test equipment including spectrum analysers and signal generators Validate and improve production test procedures and processes Support mechanical assembly, cable assembly and wiring activities where required Assist with product kitting for both internal manufacture and subcontract production Work to agreed production schedules whilst maintaining exceptional quality standards Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across production and testing What We're Looking For You'll have previous experience working within an electronics or RF test environment and enjoy practical engineering and problem solving. You'll ideally have experience of: RF electronics testing and fault diagnosis Radio communication products Spectrum analysers, signal generators and RF test equipment Board-level fault finding and repair Electronic production or manufacturing environments Reading engineering drawings and technical documentation Experience in any of the following would also be advantageous: Product assembly Wiring and cable assembly Crimping techniques Production kitting MRP systems A HND (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline would be beneficial, although candidates with relevant commercial experience are equally encouraged to apply. If you're an experienced RF Test Engineer or Electronics Test Engineer looking for a varied role within an innovative engineering business, please get in touch for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking a talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to support the growth of our radar and sensors at our Fareham, Hampshire campus. As a Systems Engineer in Sensor Systems, you will predominantly work with the Giraffe 1X radar, the newest radar in Saab's portfolio; there is a regular capability update cycle and an established production line, and you will be investigating new areas for product growth and enhancement. You will also support wider innovation across Saab UK. Key Responsibilities: In role, you will be responsible for various activities across the product lifecycle including: Support to bid activities and development of customer demonstrations. Requirements derivation and management Radar performance analysis and algorithm development. System and sub-system design. System Engineering lifecycle management. Ability to undertake technical leadership and maintain close working relationships with engineering functions. Required Skills Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field. Experience of working in a recognised industry standard requirements management tool. Familiar with principles of ISO 15288:2023, and with product road mapping and lifecycle techniques. Understanding the interaction between system requirements, and hardware and software implementation. You are a great technical communicator that easily creates and maintains professional relationships and instil trust. Ability to conduct technical analysis and assessments with attention to detail. You must hold UK or Swedish citizenship. A willingness to travel within the UK and overseas. Desired skills Three or more years' of demonstratable experience of working with radar, communications or EW systems. Experience with MATLAB, ideally with recorded radar data, ideally with an ability to perform system level modelling, simulation and analysis to evaluate system designs against requirements. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
01/09/2026
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking a talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to support the growth of our radar and sensors at our Fareham, Hampshire campus. As a Systems Engineer in Sensor Systems, you will predominantly work with the Giraffe 1X radar, the newest radar in Saab's portfolio; there is a regular capability update cycle and an established production line, and you will be investigating new areas for product growth and enhancement. You will also support wider innovation across Saab UK. Key Responsibilities: In role, you will be responsible for various activities across the product lifecycle including: Support to bid activities and development of customer demonstrations. Requirements derivation and management Radar performance analysis and algorithm development. System and sub-system design. System Engineering lifecycle management. Ability to undertake technical leadership and maintain close working relationships with engineering functions. Required Skills Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field. Experience of working in a recognised industry standard requirements management tool. Familiar with principles of ISO 15288:2023, and with product road mapping and lifecycle techniques. Understanding the interaction between system requirements, and hardware and software implementation. You are a great technical communicator that easily creates and maintains professional relationships and instil trust. Ability to conduct technical analysis and assessments with attention to detail. You must hold UK or Swedish citizenship. A willingness to travel within the UK and overseas. Desired skills Three or more years' of demonstratable experience of working with radar, communications or EW systems. Experience with MATLAB, ideally with recorded radar data, ideally with an ability to perform system level modelling, simulation and analysis to evaluate system designs against requirements. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: Join us in creating the most innovative robotic technology for the harshest environment in the deepest oceans and most turbulent waters. We lead the world with the most advanced engineering, electronics and software systems for pioneering electric underwater technology. We don't just create products - we are revolutionising the underwater world. So come and be part of an innovative and agile team that is dedicated to smart and inspired technology that is rapidly changing the future of underwater robotics. This is a new role onsite at our Fareham Campus. Role to engineer test solutions for electro-mechanical products to ensure systems are thoroughly exercised to satisfy product requirements. With a wide ranging remit to manage and execute the full lifecycle of test engineering, from definition of test-cases through development of test tools to the execution of testing. As such it will suit someone with a broad spread of engineering knowledge, imagination and drive Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Lead Test Engineer within the department, to be the guide and support resource for the general Test Engineers Line manager for Test Engineering group - manage out workload within the Test Engineering team and external 3rd parties as required Analyse Master / Systems / Sub-System requirements and conformance specifications to derive test requirements Plan, design and communicate test cases which verify and validate requirements across a broad spread of electro-mechanical systems for both the development and production lifecycle phases Responsible for closure of workload packages derived from requirements analysis, management of formal Test Reports and other evidence based materials across the Test Engineering team to support the conclusions of investigations Define the design of test jigs, harnesses and software to allow execution of test cases including, where appropriate, automation. Implement data processing/ filtering software in a variety of packages to extract relevant results into databases / analysis software packages Manage the internal test facilities (test tanks, ovens, pools, lifting equipment) Liaise with external test facilities (EMC, vibration, pools, etc) Fault finding and failure analysis Documentation and presentation of results and findings. Essential Skills: HNC or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline Competent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Previous experience in personnel supervision / management, to coach and mentor staff and manage their workload Ability to work unsupervised to tight timescales Working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles Working knowledge of Software principles in relation to products - embedded and associated tool chains Competent and able to use Microsoft Office to a high level Experienced and high level competence with National Instruments LabView and TestStand software tool chains within a test and measurement environment Experienced with creating / modifying software scripts / programs e.g. Python, Visual Basic, C, C++, etc. 3 years in a test focused role, or within test equipment development Proven experience in data capture and analysis Expert in the Verification & Validation processes and associated tools and techniques Proven experience working on multi-disciplinary systems (electrical, mechanical, software) Excellent knowledge of test equipment and platforms Data capture - logging Create high quality test reports Innovative and creative mind-set with technical awareness Excellent communicator: both written and verbal Enthusiasm, drive and personality! Desirable: Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering and/or Software National Instruments certified developer Experienced with working with system engineering / project management tools - EA / DOORS / etc. Experience in the offshore and/or subsea industry Knowledge of product certification, best-practice and industry standards Knowledge of compliance standards and certification (CE / DNV) Expert / advanced user of Microsoft Excel. Experience with data archiving / controlled repositories management Previous experience in a customer-facing role By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
01/09/2026
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: Join us in creating the most innovative robotic technology for the harshest environment in the deepest oceans and most turbulent waters. We lead the world with the most advanced engineering, electronics and software systems for pioneering electric underwater technology. We don't just create products - we are revolutionising the underwater world. So come and be part of an innovative and agile team that is dedicated to smart and inspired technology that is rapidly changing the future of underwater robotics. This is a new role onsite at our Fareham Campus. Role to engineer test solutions for electro-mechanical products to ensure systems are thoroughly exercised to satisfy product requirements. With a wide ranging remit to manage and execute the full lifecycle of test engineering, from definition of test-cases through development of test tools to the execution of testing. As such it will suit someone with a broad spread of engineering knowledge, imagination and drive Key accountabilities and responsibilities: Lead Test Engineer within the department, to be the guide and support resource for the general Test Engineers Line manager for Test Engineering group - manage out workload within the Test Engineering team and external 3rd parties as required Analyse Master / Systems / Sub-System requirements and conformance specifications to derive test requirements Plan, design and communicate test cases which verify and validate requirements across a broad spread of electro-mechanical systems for both the development and production lifecycle phases Responsible for closure of workload packages derived from requirements analysis, management of formal Test Reports and other evidence based materials across the Test Engineering team to support the conclusions of investigations Define the design of test jigs, harnesses and software to allow execution of test cases including, where appropriate, automation. Implement data processing/ filtering software in a variety of packages to extract relevant results into databases / analysis software packages Manage the internal test facilities (test tanks, ovens, pools, lifting equipment) Liaise with external test facilities (EMC, vibration, pools, etc) Fault finding and failure analysis Documentation and presentation of results and findings. Essential Skills: HNC or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline Competent in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Previous experience in personnel supervision / management, to coach and mentor staff and manage their workload Ability to work unsupervised to tight timescales Working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles Working knowledge of Software principles in relation to products - embedded and associated tool chains Competent and able to use Microsoft Office to a high level Experienced and high level competence with National Instruments LabView and TestStand software tool chains within a test and measurement environment Experienced with creating / modifying software scripts / programs e.g. Python, Visual Basic, C, C++, etc. 3 years in a test focused role, or within test equipment development Proven experience in data capture and analysis Expert in the Verification & Validation processes and associated tools and techniques Proven experience working on multi-disciplinary systems (electrical, mechanical, software) Excellent knowledge of test equipment and platforms Data capture - logging Create high quality test reports Innovative and creative mind-set with technical awareness Excellent communicator: both written and verbal Enthusiasm, drive and personality! Desirable: Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering and/or Software National Instruments certified developer Experienced with working with system engineering / project management tools - EA / DOORS / etc. Experience in the offshore and/or subsea industry Knowledge of product certification, best-practice and industry standards Knowledge of compliance standards and certification (CE / DNV) Expert / advanced user of Microsoft Excel. Experience with data archiving / controlled repositories management Previous experience in a customer-facing role By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
The Opportunity: We are looking for a creative and commercially minded Digital Communications Specialist to support the delivery of our digital communications strategy and enhance engagement across internal and external audiences. This is a varied role combining digital channel management, content creation, stakeholder engagement, and creative design to ensure impactful, effective, and consistent communications. Key Responsibilities: Manage and develop a range of digital communication channels, including intranet, websites, employee platforms, digital signage, social channels, email communications, and applications. Create engaging digital content across multiple formats, including web pages, graphics, video, multimedia, and written communications. Work closely with stakeholders across the business to understand communication objectives and develop effective digital solutions. Translate ideas into compelling user experiences through design concepts, storyboards, and digital campaigns. Ensure brand consistency and quality across all digital communications and content. Monitor channel performance, analyse engagement metrics, and make recommendations for continuous improvement. Collaborate with communications colleagues and wider business teams to align messaging and maximise communication opportunities. Support business-critical communications activity, including incident and crisis communications where required. About You: We're looking for someone who combines strong digital communication skills with creativity, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for delivering impactful content. You'll bring: Experience in digital communications, content creation, marketing, or a related discipline. Strong writing, editing, design, and storytelling capabilities. Experience managing digital platforms such as websites, intranets, social media, or content management systems. Knowledge of user experience (UX), digital design principles, analytics, and multimedia content creation. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. A proactive, self-motivated approach with a collaborative team mindset.
01/09/2026
Contractor
The Opportunity: We are looking for a creative and commercially minded Digital Communications Specialist to support the delivery of our digital communications strategy and enhance engagement across internal and external audiences. This is a varied role combining digital channel management, content creation, stakeholder engagement, and creative design to ensure impactful, effective, and consistent communications. Key Responsibilities: Manage and develop a range of digital communication channels, including intranet, websites, employee platforms, digital signage, social channels, email communications, and applications. Create engaging digital content across multiple formats, including web pages, graphics, video, multimedia, and written communications. Work closely with stakeholders across the business to understand communication objectives and develop effective digital solutions. Translate ideas into compelling user experiences through design concepts, storyboards, and digital campaigns. Ensure brand consistency and quality across all digital communications and content. Monitor channel performance, analyse engagement metrics, and make recommendations for continuous improvement. Collaborate with communications colleagues and wider business teams to align messaging and maximise communication opportunities. Support business-critical communications activity, including incident and crisis communications where required. About You: We're looking for someone who combines strong digital communication skills with creativity, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for delivering impactful content. You'll bring: Experience in digital communications, content creation, marketing, or a related discipline. Strong writing, editing, design, and storytelling capabilities. Experience managing digital platforms such as websites, intranets, social media, or content management systems. Knowledge of user experience (UX), digital design principles, analytics, and multimedia content creation. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. A proactive, self-motivated approach with a collaborative team mindset.
