Senior Radar Analyst

Matchtech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks a Radar Systems Analyst & Designer to drive the evolution of radar systems. In this role, you will create mathematical models, develop innovative algorithms, and collaborate with international suppliers, contributing critically to the future of sensing technology. The ideal candidate holds a degree and has strong experience with MATLAB and digital signal processing.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in MATLAB and digital signal processing.
• Knowledge of radar or related fields such as sonar, communications, or image processing.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality design and analysis on time.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design advanced radar systems.
• Create mathematical models of radar systems and subsystems.
• Develop radar system concepts and digital signal processing algorithms.

Skills

MATLAB

Digital Signal Processing

Self-motivation

Collaborative Spirit

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Mathcad

Job description

Join the Team That's Shaping the Future of Radar Technology! Are you excited by the idea of transforming complex signals into game‑changing insights? Do you thrive in the world where cutting‑edge algorithms meet advanced engineering? This is your opportunity to step into a high‑impact role at the forefront of next‑generation radar innovation.

We're searching for a passionate Radar Systems Analyst & Designer to join an elite R&D environment, where your ideas won't just be heard—they'll help define the future of sensing technology.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll be a key force behind the analysis, design, and evolution of advanced radar systems. You’ll work across the full innovation lifecycle—from blue‑sky concepts to real‑world trials—collaborating with brilliant minds and industry specialists.

• Create sophisticated mathematical models of radar systems and sub‑systems using tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and Mathcad.
• Develop groundbreaking radar system concepts and digital signal processing algorithms.
• Translate complex analyses into high‑quality design data that guides hardware and software development.
• Validate hardware and software, ensuring real‑world performance meets exacting standards.
• Produce detailed technical specifications that drive the development of next‑generation equipment.
• Dive deep into radar performance, including data from live trials, and deliver clear reports to both internal teams and external partners.
• Collaborate with international suppliers to ensure every component meets world‑class performance criteria.
• Present your cutting‑edge work to customers and technical audiences.
• Lead major contributions to new radar system architectures and capabilities.
• Travel across the UK and abroad, sometimes at short notice, to support trials, collaboration, and customer engagement.

If you’re driven by innovation, exploration, and real engineering impact, you’ll thrive here.

What You Bring (Essential)

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree from a reputable university.
• Strong experience in MATLAB and digital signal processing.
• Knowledge of radar, or related fields such as sonar, communications, or image processing.
• A proven ability to deliver high‑quality design and analysis on time and within budget.
• Self‑motivation, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Bonus skills (Desirable)

• Pulse Compression, Doppler Filtering, CFAR, Detection
• Radar video, image processing, tracking, or plot extraction
• Phased array radar technologies
• Embedded software, Linux, FPGA development
• RF systems, antennas, radar electronics
• Systems engineering or a research‑driven background (papers, patents, academic experience)
• Hands‑on experience in hardware testing and debugging
• Familiarity with git, JIRA, or similar tools
• Additional programming languages (Python, C/C++, etc.)

Why This Role Is Exceptional

You won’t just be another engineer, you’ll be a key contributor to transformative radar technology with real‑world impact. This is a place where innovation moves fast, curiosity is rewarded, and every day brings new technical challenges worth solving. If you’re ready to push boundaries and elevate your career in advanced sensing systems, apply now, and help build the radar systems of tomorrow.