Radar Signal Processing Consultant

Awerian Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit-related bonus

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Free lunch and refreshments daily

Life insurance (6× salary)

25 days annual holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Electric car leasing scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Wide range of social activities

Comprehensive relocation package

Job summary

Awerian Ltd is seeking a Radar Signal Processing Consultant in Cambridge to support projects that strengthen UK defence and national security capabilities. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and expertise in modelling and simulation using languages like MATLAB and Python.

The successful candidate will work on innovative projects related to Radar and Electronic Warfare, with opportunities for skill development in a supportive team environment. Benefits include an annual profit-related bonus, private medical insurance, and 25 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in modelling and simulation for Radar and Electronic Warfare.
• Experience in system architecture and signal-processing algorithm development.
• Knowledge of high-speed / real-time DSP and RF front-end architecture.

Responsibilities

• Utilise strong problem-solving skills in modelling and analysis of complex systems.
• Develop proof-of-concept models in Electronic Warfare.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment to enhance skills.

Skills

Radar and Electronic Warfare modelling

Signal processing algorithm development

Simulation test bench development

High-speed real-time DSP (FPGA)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Job description

Company Description

Breakthrough technology is vital for strengthening the UK’s capabilities for defence and national security. As a Radar Signal Processing Consultant at Awerian, you will be at the forefront of this innovation race, supporting interesting and challenging projects that contribute to protecting the UK from the latest technological and cyber threats. Awerian is continuing its rapid growth, making this a great time to join our multi‑disciplinary team. You will build on our successful track record, developing your career at the cutting edge of research and development, supported by a team of experts. We’re a business of individuals – our curiosity brings us together and drives what we do. Whether you’re leading a project or part of a project team, the ethos and structure of Awerian is designed to help you connect and thrive.

Job Description

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to utilise and enhance your strong problem‑solving and engineering skills within modelling and analysis of complex systems using high‑level software languages such as MATLAB, Simulink, and Python. Your understanding of engineering fundamentals and physical principles will be tested as you tackle broad challenges relating to mathematics, physics, and engineering, and the development of technologically advanced and exciting proof‑of‑concept models in the context of Electronic Warfare. At Awerian, you will also have the chance to develop skills in adjacent disciplines through the collaborative and autonomous environment we foster, depending on where your interests lie.

Qualifications

• In‑depth experience in one or more of these areas:
  • Developing and/or modelling and simulation for Radar and Electronic Warfare
  • Developing advanced models of systems and the interactions between them
  • System architecture, signal‑processing algorithm development and validation
  • Simulation test bench development
  • Hardware‑in‑the‑loop development of Electronic Warfare or Radar systems
  • Working with a variety of Radar or Electronic Warfare systems
• Desirable experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • DSP fundamentals e.g. sampling, DFT/FFT, correlation/convolution, and filtering
  • Simulation validation through real‑world measurements and/or field trials
  • Broad awareness of key RF system topics (including environmental modelling, antennas and front‑end, waveforms, receiver processing, PNT, high‑power RF/DEW), with in‑depth knowledge in one or more of these areas
  • RF front‑end architecture development
  • High‑speed / real‑time DSP e.g. FPGA

Additional Information

Awerian operates from an award‑winning campus in Melbourn, just south of Cambridge.

Benefits

• Annual profit‑related bonus
• 10 % employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance (employees + dependants)
• Free lunch and refreshments daily
• Life insurance (6 × salary)
• 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced parental leave, with flexible return‑to‑work options
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• A wide range of social activities including squash, Zumba, arts and crafts, and TTP’s own rock band
• Discounts and memberships for local sports and cultural venues
• A comprehensive relocation package (if applicable)

Please Note

• You must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.
• This role is not eligible for UKVI visa sponsorship scheme.