Airborne Radar Systems Engineer – Signal Processing & Radar Modes

Catenon; Madrid; Presencial; Confidencial; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm in Madrid is seeking an Airborne Radar Systems Engineer to design signal processing algorithms for cutting-edge airborne radar systems. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of radar systems engineering experience and be proficient in MATLAB, Python, or C++. This role offers competitive salary and professional development paths in a growing defense business unit.

Servicios

Strategic role in a growing defense business

Competitive base salary

Permanent contract with professional development paths

International projects

Formación

• 3-4 years of experience in radar systems engineering.
• Proficient in radar signal processing and algorithm development.
• Fluent in English (C1+).

Responsabilidades

• Design signal processing algorithms for airborne radar systems.
• Develop and simulate radar modes such as SAR and GMTI.
• Ensure security clearance compliance.

Conocimientos

Radar signal processing

Algorithm development

CFAR techniques

MATLAB

Python

C++

Educación

Degree in Telecommunications, Electronic or Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

MATLAB

Python

C++

Descripción del empleo

Leading Spanish multinational technology company, which is significantly strengthening its Defense division in response to the current geopolitical context and the sector’s expected growth. A substantial pipeline of new projects is anticipated—particularly in airborne radar systems—making this position a strategic opportunity with strong medium- and long-term development potential.

Airborne Radar Systems Engineer – Signal Processing & Radar Modes

Location: Madrid, Spain

Job Description

We are looking for an Airborne Radar Systems Engineer to join a global technology leader in aerospace and defense expanding their capabilities in advanced airborne radar systems. You'll work in an international environment, contributing to cutting-edge technologies with real-world impact.

Mission of the role: As a Radar Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing signal processing algorithms, such as pulse compression, detection using CFAR techniques, correlation, and plot extraction.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in radar systems engineering, particularly in: radar signal processing; radar modes such as SAR, GMTI, DBS; and algorithm development and simulation
• Academic background: Degree in Telecommunications, Electronic or Aerospace Engineering (or related fields)
• Technical skills: Proficient in tools like MATLAB, Python, or C++ for algorithm design
• Languages: Fluent in English (C1+); Spanish not required
• Security Clearance: Already obtained or eligible to obtain
• Experience in defense or aerospace projects and familiarity with embedded systems is highly valued

What We Offer

• Strategic role in a growing defense business unit with strong funding and project pipeline
• Competitive base salary
• Permanent contract with professional development paths (technical and managerial)
• International projects and collaboration with leading aerospace players

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Catenon is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process.