Senior Radar Analyst
Location: Enfield (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £65,000
Clearance: SC or eligible for SC
We are supporting a leading engineering and technology organisation in the search for a Senior Radar Analyst to join their growing team in Enfield. This position sits within a specialist research and development function and offers the opportunity to play a key role in the design and analysis of next generation radar systems.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering high quality analysis of radar and radar related systems. Working closely with hardware, software and wider R&D teams, you will develop mathematical models, contribute to new system concepts and support the full design and validation lifecycle. This role will suit someone who enjoys technical depth, problem solving and working collaboratively within a high performing engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop mathematical models for radar and radar sub systems using tools such as MATLAB, Simulink and Mathcad
Support the creation of new radar system concepts and modelling of future system performance
Provide design data to hardware and software teams
Assist in hardware and software validation activities
Produce detailed specifications to guide equipment development
Analyse radar performance including trials data and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders
Design and develop digital signal processing algorithms
Liaise with suppliers to ensure technical criteria are met
Lead elements of new radar system development
Prepare and present technical papers to customers and external organisations
UK and occasional overseas travel will be requiredEssential Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline
Strong experience with MATLAB and digital signal processing
Background in radar or similar technical domains such as sonar, image processing or communications
Proven track record delivering analysis and design tasks on time and within budget
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a teamDesirable Experience
Knowledge of pulse compression, Doppler filtering, CFAR and detection
Experience with radar video or image processing, plot extraction or tracking
Understanding of phased array radar
Exposure to embedded software, Linux or FPGA development
Knowledge of RF, antennas or radar electronics
Systems engineering or R&D background including papers or patents
Comfortable with hardware test and debug using lab equipment
Experience with tools such as git or JIRA
Skills in other programming languages including Python or C or C++If you are interested in contributing to advanced radar technology and want a role that offers both technical challenge and long term development, we would like to hear from you