Radar Engineer

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE seeks a Radar Systems Engineer to lead the design of high-performance radar solutions for defense applications. You will cover architecture, signal processing, and RF/antenna specs, with modelling and verification across the full engineering lifecycle.

You will work with Matlab/Simulink, Python and radar tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with MIL-STD and other defense standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in radar system engineering/design.
• Experience in regulated defense environments is required.
• Hands-on with radar test equipment and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Lead radar system design activities including architecture and RF specifications.
• Perform system modelling and performance analysis using Matlab/Simulink, Python, or radar tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical compliance with standards.
• Execute hardware/software integration, testing and qualification in lab/field.
• Support validation campaigns and participate in design reviews and customer discussions.

Skills

Radar system design

System modelling

Technical communication

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

Python

ADS

CST

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Job Description:

External Job Description

PULSE, the joint venture between EDGE and INDRA, is seeking a skilled and driven Radar Systems Engineer to support the design of advanced radar solutions for defense applications.

The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of high-performance radar capabilities, supporting the full engineering lifecycle from modelling and analysis through integration, qualification, and customer technical engagements, while ensuring compliance with stringent defense and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead radar system design activities, covering architecture definition (Pulsed, FMCW, AESA), signal/data processing, and RF and antenna specifications.
• Perform system modelling and performance analysis using Matlab/Simulink, Python or radar simulation tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical consistency across the radar system and comply with defense engineering standards (MIL-STD).
• Execute hardware/software integration, testing and qualification in lab and field environments, using processional RF and measurement equipment.
• Support validation campaigns, troubleshoot system issues at all levels, and contribute to documentation, design reviews, and customer-facing technical discussions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in radar system engineering/design.
• Proven ability to execute technical tasks within regulated environments.
• Hands‑on experience with radar test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Solid background in modelling tools (Matlab/Simulink, Python, ADS, CST).
• Strong communication skills and ability to represent the company in technical reviews.

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