Job Scope

To provide analysis of radar and radar related systems.

To produce new radar system design concepts.

To develop models of current and future radar systems to enable design / performance parameters to be established.

To provide technical assistance to other areas of Research and Development.

Job Functions

• Develop mathematical models of radar and radar sub-systems using appropriate tools: MATLAB, Simulink, and Mathcad.
• Provide design data for hardware and software developers.
• Assist in the validation of developed hardware and software.
• Produce / assist in the production of detailed specifications to enable equipment to be developed.
• Conduct detailed analysis of radar performance, including on occasion, trials data and produce reports for internal and external customers.
• Design and develop digital signal processing algorithms.
• Liaise with sub-system suppliers to ensure performance criteria are met.
• Play a leading role in the development of new radar systems.
• Prepare and present technical papers to customers and external organisations.
• Travel within the UK and overseas is required and is considered a regular feature of this role. Requests could be made at short notice.
• Any other tasks associated with this role.

Requirements Essential:

• A Masters or Bachelor’s Degree from a good university
• Experience with MATLAB and digital signal processing
• Working knowledge of Radar or closely related applications (e.g. Sonar, Image Processing, Comms)
• Proven record of completing analysis and design tasks on time and within budget
• Self-motivated and enjoys working within a team
• Good command of written and verbal English

Requirements Desirable:

• Knowledge of the following:
• Pulse Compression, Doppler Filtering, CFAR and Detection
• Radar Video or Image Processing, Plot Extraction and Tracking
• Phased Array Radar
• Embedded Software, Linux or FPGA
• RF, Antenna or Radar Electronics
• Systems Engineering or Project Management R&D background (e.g., papers/patents, time spent in academia)
• Comfortable with hardware test and debug using lab equipment
• Experience of source control and issue tracking tools (e.g., git / JIRA)
• Other commonly-used programming languages, e.g. Python, C/C++

Key Relationships

Extensive technical liaison within HENSOLDT UK, a trading name of Kelvin Hughes Limited and with customers, suppliers, and collaborators