Senior Radar Analyst

Senior Radar Analyst Overview

We are seeking a Senior Radar Analyst to join a leading engineering and technology organization in Enfield, London. This permanent position is part of a specialized research and development team focused on designing and analyzing next-generation radar systems. The role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in a technically challenging environment and enjoy collaborative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality analysis of radar and radar-related systems.
• Develop mathematical models for radar and radar subsystems using tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and Mathcad.
• Support the creation of new radar system concepts and model 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.
• Analyze radar performance, including trials data, and prepare reports for 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 organizations.
• Travel within the UK and occasionally overseas as required.

Essential 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 fields such as sonar, image processing, or communications.
• Proven ability to deliver analysis and design tasks on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Desirable 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 testing and debugging using lab equipment.
• Experience with tools such as git or JIRA.
• Skills in other programming languages including Python, C, or C++.

If you are passionate about contributing to advanced radar technology and are looking for a role that offers both technical challenges and opportunities for long-term development, we encourage you to apply.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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