Data Processing Engineer- Radar Core Products

About Us
‘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).

Location
Hengelo, Netherlands

About The Team
To strengthen our team, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated  Data Processing Engineer .

About Your Future Job
The extraction building block is the component in the radar system that extracts all the relevant physical information of possible targets out of a large stream of received data. The information that is extracted are, estimates of the range, direction of arrival (DOA) i.e. elevation and azimuth, radial velocity, and size of a target. For these estimates and other functionalities, algorithms need to be developed and maintained.

Each algorithm needs a set of parameters to function optimally, and these parameters need to be tuned. Seldomly do products work as intended when switched on for the first time, so an important part of the job is to recognize and analyze problems when they occur and find elegant and efficient solutions to further optimize the building block.

Activities

prototyping and analysis of algorithms

modelling of sensors, objects and their environments

validation and performance analysis of the extraction product and new algorithms

requirement engineering and stakeholder discussions

Keywords

State estimation

Inference statistics

Array signal processing

Model based system engineering (MBSE)

Why you'd be a good match

Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar

Affinity with algorithm development, statistics or MBSE

Knowledge of Matlab and Python

Knowledge of C++ is an advantage

Identification as a team player with good communication skills

Ability to work with other teams (e.g., software and test engineers)

Fluency in spoken and written Dutch and English

What's In It For You

A challenging job in a great team within our high‑tech, innovative work environment, with 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.

A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work/life balance.

Ability to work where and when you want, for example hybrid working, and work from home two days a week if your role allows it.

A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions; for example, trade days off for our bicycle plan or company fitness.

40 days paid‑time‑off per year.

Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well‑being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This vacancy requires a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

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