Systems Engineer - Multilateration

To be responsible for / support engineering aspects of the procurement, safety management, and bringing into service of relevant ATC Systems. Typically, these will be minor / less complex systems and projects, focusing on simpler systems or specific equipment. May be required to undertake Engineering Authority roles in supporting relevant ATC Systems through the entire equipment life cycle.

This Systems Engineer role specialises in Multilateration (MLAT) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) surveillance systems used in Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) and airport surface surveillance applications, supporting air traffic operations at UK airports. Working as part of a specialist engineering team, you will contribute to the delivery of engineering projects and provide technical support across the lifecycle of MLAT and ADS-B systems, from specification and deployment through to operational support, performance monitoring and ongoing improvement within a safety-critical environment.

You will bring technical knowledge of sensor-based or networked systems, ideally including MLAT, ADS-B, radar, communications or equivalent technologies used in regulated industries. The role involves supporting engineering activities, contributing to site deployments, analysing system performance and reliability, and assisting with investigations and change to operational systems. You will work closely with senior engineers, project teams and stakeholders, developing your technical expertise while helping to ensure surveillance data remains accurate, resilient and trusted by operational users.