Radar Engineer

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Tariq seeks a Radar Systems Engineer in the UAE to lead advanced radar design and validation for defense applications. You will drive architecture, signal processing, and RF/antenna specifications, with lab and field testing.

The role requires 5+ years in radar engineering, hands-on radar test equipment, and modelling in Matlab/Simulink, Python, ADS, CST, in regulated MIL-STD environments. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support customer technical engagements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in radar system engineering/design.
• Experience in regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with radar test equipment (network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Modeling tools include Matlab/Simulink, Python, ADS, CST.

Responsibilities

• Lead radar system design activities including architecture definition (Pulsed, FMCW, AESA), signal processing, RF/antenna specs.
• Perform system modelling and performance analysis using Matlab/Simulink, Python or radar simulation tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical consistency and MIL-STD compliance.
• Execute hardware/software integration, testing and qualification in lab and field environments.

Skills

Radar design

Regulated environments

Radar system testing

Technical reviews

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

Python

ADS

CST

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.