Radar System Engineer

Radar System Engineer

The people we rely on to make the world go round – they rely on Thales. In a fast-changing and increasingly unpredictable world full of opportunities, people come to us with big ambitions – to make your life better and more secure. Our employees, who are part of a unique and varied team with many different fields of expertise and a wide range of talents and cultures, develop and deliver outstanding high-tech solutions. Thales employs 81,000 highly talented people in 68 countries. Almost 3,000 of these are based in the Netherlands. We are one of the largest high-tech employers in the field of security and protection.

We help our customers think smarter and act faster in the fields of defense, aerospace, aviation technology and cyberspace, to manage and control their increasingly complex processes and make the best possible business decisions. This is why we play a leading role in digital transformation, focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data & Data Analysis, Connectivity, Mobility, Internet of Things, Cyber Security.

In the Netherlands, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (head office). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radar systems for seagoing vessels, cyber security solutions, transport systems, communications equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions, R&D for radar technology (in collaboration with TU Delft), as well as R&D for serious gaming (in collaboration with the University of Twente).

Can you unravel complex technical issues and translate them into workable solutions?

As a Radar System Engineer at Thales, you develop advanced detection sensors used worldwide for defense purposes. Your technical expertise makes a direct difference in a world where reliable security systems are crucial.

Within our System Engineering team, you translate complex challenges into working solutions that perform under extreme conditions.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with radar architects and various engineering specialists in multidisciplinary teams
• Bridge the technical and functional gap between system architecture, hardware, software, and test engineering
• Design, analyze, and validate innovative radar capabilities, from concept to implementation
• Optimize radar performance by balancing functionality, quality, and cost
• Solve technical challenges using both abstract system knowledge and detailed insight

A typical workweek includes:

• Team meetings
• Technical analyses
• Design sessions
• Close collaboration with domain specialists

You will work on concrete products such as the APAR, STIR, GM200 MM/C, or the NS50.

About You

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Applied Mathematics
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness to learn and grow in the field
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Dutch
• Preferred experience with Matlab/Simulink and C++
• Must pass a Dutch Security check to receive clearance, as Thales is a Defense Company

What's in it for you?

• A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skills.
• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 68 different countries around the globe.
• A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
• You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allows this.
• A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
• 40 days off per year (PTO).