Radar Systems Engineer – Signal Processing & Radar Modes

Catenon; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic role in growing defense unit

Permanent contract with professional/"

International projects and collab

Job summary

Catenon is seeking an Airborne Radar Systems Engineer to design signal processing algorithms for advanced airborne radar systems. You will work on pulse compression, CFAR detection, correlation, and plot extraction in an international setting.

Experience in radar processing, defense or aerospace projects, and embedded systems knowledge are highly valued. Requirements include 2–5 years in radar systems engineering, a degree in Telecommunications/Electronic/Aerospace engineering, proficiency in

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in radar systems engineering.
• Academic background: Degree in Telecommunications, Electronic or Aerospace Engineering (or related fields).
• Proficient in MATLAB, Python, or C++ for algorithm design.
• Fluent in English (C1+); Spanish is valuable.
• Security Clearance: Already obtained or eligible to obtain.
• Experience in defense or aerospace projects and familiarity with embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design signal processing algorithms for airborne radar systems (pulse compression, detection, correlation, plot extraction).
• Develop and simulate radar algorithms and scenarios.
• Collaborate in an international environment on aerospace and defense projects.

Skills

Radar signal processing

SAR modes

GMTI

DBS

Algorithm development

Simulation

Security clearance

Embedded systems

Education

Degree in Telecommunications, Electronic or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

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.

We are looking for:

• 2–5 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 is valuable
• 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.
• Permanent contract with professional development paths (technical and managerial)
• International projects and collaboration with leading aerospace players

Location: Madrid

Type: Full-time | Permanent Contract