Chief Radar Systems Scientist
EDTECH4D - JOBSKILLSHARE · São Paulo, Brazil
We are seeking an accomplished **Chief Radar Systems Scientist / Project Leader** to lead the end\-to\-end development of next\-generation radar systems for advanced defense applications. This executive leadership role offers the opportunity to establish and lead a world\-class Radar R\&D division, driving innovation from concept and architecture through testing, validation, and operational deployment. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead the design and development of advanced radar systems, including **AESA, PESA, SAR, and ISAR** technologies. * Define radar system architecture and oversee RF front\-end, waveform design, and signal processing development. * Develop advanced detection, tracking, classification, and interference mitigation algorithms. * Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the complete product lifecycle. * Oversee prototype development, system integration, testing, validation, and operational deployment. * Manage technical roadmaps, project budgets, timelines, and cross\-functional stakeholder coordination. **Qualifications** * PhD in Electrical Engineering, Radar Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, Physics, or a related field (MSc considered with exceptional experience). * 15\+ years of experience in defense or aerospace R\&D with proven leadership in large\-scale engineering programs. * 5–7\+ years in senior technical leadership roles such as Chief Scientist, Technical Director, Head of R\&D, or Program Lead. * Extensive expertise in radar system architecture, RF/microwave engineering, antenna systems, and digital signal processing (MTI, CFAR, beamforming). * Strong experience in target tracking, signal processing, electronic interference mitigation, and radar system integration. * Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex defense systems from concept to deployment. **What We Offer** * Competitive **net salary.** * Comprehensive relocation assistance * Opportunity to build and lead a cutting\-edge Radar R\&D organization * Work on advanced defense technologies with significant strategic impact