Radar System engineer

Job Overview We are looking for a Radar System Engineer to join our team at Thales Alenia Space , a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%). With over 40 years of experience in high‑tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructure, we provide innovative space technologies to a wide range of customers. Responsibilities The Radar Architect covers the definition of RF Payload and Digital Equipment Section. Perform evaluation of radar input requirements and support the engineering analysis team on architecture and hardware/software design. Trade‑off radar instrument solutions, defining architectures and sub‑systems (antenna, RF section, digital section), and focus on synthetic aperture radar (SAR) digital section, command & control, timing, FDIR, and onboard processing. Define radar subsystem/units requirements, providing functional decomposition and performance needs for Digital, RF, and SW sections. Participate in design reviews at all levels and contribute to requirement traceability and maintenance. Support the Radar System Engineering Manager with requirements, performance, and budget evaluation. Contribute to definition and maintenance of radar payload budgets. Develop software tools (e.g., MATLAB, Excel) to support design and verification phases. Evaluate test results and participate in test campaigns at instrument, assembly, equipment, and unit level. Attend meetings with the Radar Instrument design team, external contractors, and customers. Prepare documentation and hand‑outs. Qualifications Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Remote Sensing Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, or Electronics Engineering. Background in hardware design for RF and digital electronics, with experience in simulations and analysis. Strong knowledge of antenna and RF design (distinctive). Proficiency with MATLAB and MS Office products. Intermediate or higher English language (written and verbal). Team‑work oriented attitude. Additional Information Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full‑time Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing Location: Rome, Latium, Italy (Greater Rome Metropolitan Area) J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Roma, Lazio, IT

Posted Date: 11/9/2025