Head Of Radar Engineering

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Nova is seeking a Head of Radar Engineering in Abu Dhabi to lead the development of advanced radar capabilities, overseeing architecture, design, simulation and lifecycle support. The role requires strategic leadership of multidisciplinary teams, shaping the radar technology roadmap for defense and aerospace programs.

Lead technical risk management, drive innovation, and coordinate with executives, customers, and suppliers to ensure program success and adherence to MIL-STD standards.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in radar engineering with leadership experience.
• Proven success in radar system design, simulation, and delivery.
• Hands-on with radar test equipment.
• Proficient in modeling tools (MATLAB/Simulink, Python, ADS, CST).
• Experience interfacing with customers and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead radar engineering across design, simulation, integration, and lifecycle support.
• Define radar system architecture ensuring coherence across RF, antenna, digital, and software.
• Develop technical strategy and radar roadmap aligned with defense programs.
• Provide leadership in recruitment, mentoring, and performance management.
• Manage resources, budgets, and execution to meet delivery and quality goals.
• Coordinate with management, customers, suppliers, and authorities.

Skills

Radar systems

Leadership

RF/antenna design

Modeling & simulation

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ADS

Python

CST

Job description

External Job Description

Job Description

As Head of Radar Engineering at Pulse Nova, you will lead the development and delivery of advanced radar capabilities, overseeing architecture, design, simulation, integration, testing, and lifecycle support. This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for building high-performing multidisciplinary engineering teams, shaping the radar technology roadmap, and ensuring technical excellence across complex defense and aerospace programs.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Radar Engineering function across design, simulation, integration, validation, and lifecycle support activities
• Define and govern radar system architecture, ensuring technical coherence across RF, antenna, digital, software, and systems engineering domains
• Establish the department’s technical strategy, capability development plans, and radar technology roadmap aligned with company and defense program objectives
• Provide technical and organizational leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams, including recruitment, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning
• Plan and manage engineering resources, budgets, priorities, and execution to meet program delivery, quality, and customer requirements
• Oversee simulation and performance assessment activities for key radar metrics (range, Doppler, SNR, detection probability, tracking accuracy, ECCM performance)
• Act as the primary technical interface with executive management, program managers, customers, suppliers, and government representatives
• Ensure compliance with applicable military and aerospace standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, AQAP) and internal engineering governance frameworks
• Lead technical risk management activities, define mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement across engineering processes and methodologies
• Drive strategic decisions related to radar technologies, R&D investments, innovation initiatives, and future capability development
• Support business development activities, including technical proposals, customer presentations, bid reviews, and strategic partnerships
• Ensure effective coordination between Radar Engineering and other departments including Systems Engineering, Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance

Required Experience

• 12+ years in radar engineering, with at least 5 years in senior leadership or management roles
• Proven success in radar system design, simulation, integration, and delivery within defense or aerospace programs
• Hands-on experience with radar test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes)
• Strong background in modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, Python, ADS, CST)
• Experience managing engineering resources, schedules, and technical performance across multiple projects
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes, requirements traceability, and verification/validation matrices
• Experience interfacing with customers, government authorities, and senior stakeholders in technical and program reviews
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills with the ability to represent the company at executive and customer levels
• Experience contributing to R&D initiatives, technology strategy, or product roadmap development is highly desirable