Job Title: Senior Radar Systems Analyst
Salary: Up to £70,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: On-site, Enfield, London
About the Opportunity:
A leading UK engineering organisation based in Enfield, London is seeking a Senior Radar Systems Analyst to support the design and performance development of next-generation radar systems. This role sits within a highly technical R&D environment and offers the chance to work on complex, real-world defence and surveillance applications.
As a Senior Radar Systems Analyst, you will play a key role in system-level modelling, analysis and algorithm development, working closely with hardware and software teams to influence end-to-end radar system design decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop system-level models and assess radar performance across a range of operating scenarios.
- Design, implement and evaluate signal processing algorithms using MATLAB.
- Provide technical input into radar system architecture, requirements and detailed specifications.
- Support hardware and software development teams across the wider R&D function.
- Contribute to trials, testing and customer engagements, including occasional UK and international travel.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
- Strong experience using MATLAB for modelling, analysis and algorithm development.
- Solid understanding of digital signal processing techniques.
- Background in radar systems or closely related domains such as sonar, image processing or communications.
- Ability to deliver complex technical analysis and design tasks on time and to quality.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable Experience:
- Pulse compression, Doppler filtering, CFAR, tracking algorithms and phased array radar systems.
- Exposure to embedded systems, RF, antennas, Python or C/C++.
- Experience using configuration management or project tools such as Git or JIRA.
Why Apply:
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Radar Systems Analyst based in Enfield, London to work on advanced radar technology, contribute to high-impact defence projects and grow within a well-established engineering organisation.
To Apply:
For more information or to apply, please contact Shammi Choudhury at Octagon Group on 07441 347 401 or schoudhury@octagongroup.co.uk.