Saab UK

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Saab UK Fareham, Hampshire
21/08/2026
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.
Saab UK Fareham, Hampshire
14/08/2026
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 will be part of our UK Security Team reporting into the Head of Security at Saab UK. The role can be based either in Fareham, Farnborough or Heywood House, however it will require occasional travel oversees and travel to other Saab UK offices. Working collaboratively with the security team and IT, the role will develop and lead the Saab UK Cyber Security Strategy. As part of the Saab UK Cyber defence cell the role will be responsible for threat intelligence identification. Working closely with Security and IT develop resilience in the Saab UK Supply chain and provide the necessary GRC expertise to guide the organisation through compliancy leading on the Cyber security aspects of DefStan 05-138. This role is pivotal in safeguarding against advanced persistent threats, maintaining compliance with defence regulations, and supporting secure operations across all projects. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and oversee cyber security policies aligned with defence and wider government standards. Act as the Saab UK representative on the Global Cyber Council. Lead risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability management within Saab Uk process. Manage incident response and coordinate with other company parties. Lead on the compliance of Cyber controls including DefStan 05-138, ISO 27001, NIST. Responsible for the completion of Cyber Security aspects within Supplier Assurance and selection. Maintain cyber threat awareness on a company global scale and bespoke to the organisation. Oversee security within network architecture, encryption protocols, and identity/access management for restricted environments. Direct cyber security audits and penetration testing across defence platforms and supply chains. Provide cyber security training and awareness programs tailored to defence staff and contractors. Collaborate with engineering, IT, and programme teams embedding security into defence projects (DevSecOps). Qualifications and Skills: Required: Extensive experience in cyber security management within defence, aerospace, or government environments. Strong knowledge of classified information handling and secure communication protocols. Expertise in intrusion detection, SIEM tools, and advanced threat intelligence systems. Proven track record of leading incident response in high-security environments. Familiarity with defence-specific compliance frameworks (MOD JSPs, NIST SP 800 series, ITAR, GDPR). Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and ability to operate under pressure. Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field. Degree or equivalent defence/security qualifications preferred. Security clearance (SC or DV) required or eligibility to obtain. Desirable: Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or equivalent Experience with secure cloud environments (Azure Government, AWS GovCloud) Knowledge of cyber warfare tactics and countermeasures Experience liaising with national security agencies or defence contractors 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.
Saab UK Fareham, Hampshire
04/08/2026
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.
Saab UK Fareham, Hampshire
28/07/2026
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.
Saab UK Fareham, Hampshire
28/07/2026
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: This It Project Manager role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. 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 a passionate, talented and highly motivated technical IT Project Manager. Responsible for delivering complex IT projects and supporting the delivery of IT change initiatives across Saab UK. Working closely with and reporting to the Senior IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering assigned IT projects or workstreams, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure and change projects, from initiation through to completion, under the guidance of senior project leadership. Developing and maintaining project plans, working with internal teams and third-party suppliers to coordinate resources and activities effectively. Managing day-to-day project activities, tracking progress, and escalating risks, issues, and dependencies as appropriate. Ensuring project deliverables meet required quality and governance standards, adhering to Saab UK's project management frameworks. Assisting with budget tracking, forecasting, and change control, ensuring impacts to scope, schedule, and cost are clearly understood and communicated. Collaborating with technical teams to coordinate IT changes across infrastructure environments, leveraging a solid general understanding of IT systems. Building strong working relationships with stakeholders, providing clear and timely updates to support informed decision-making. Acting as a key point of contact for assigned projects or workstreams, ensuring effective communication and smooth delivery. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex and secure IT environments, while developing project delivery expertise within a collaborative and innovative organisation. Skills and Experience: Demonstrable IT experience with exposure to the full project lifecycle Experience supporting or delivering IT projects across a range of technology areas, such as: Infrastructure (networks, servers, storage) Networking Windows, Linux, VMware/Hyper-V IT security Good technical understanding with the ability to work effectively within structured or secure IT environments Proficient in the use of project planning and tracking tools Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage tasks and identify dependencies across project activities Understanding of project governance and quality standards, with experience working within defined frameworks Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Clear and effective communication and presentation skills Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at various levels Collaborative team player with the ability to support and coordinate cross-functional teams 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.
Saab UK Fareham, Hampshire
27/07/2026
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 C++ Applications Software Engineer to join our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics Business in Fareham. 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.
Saab UK Fareham, Hampshire
27/07/2026
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.