Radar Algorithm Engineer- Stellenbosch

About the Opportunity

An established, internationally connected R&D team based in Stellenbosch is seeking a Radar Algorithm Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative consumer radar products used globally.

This team designs and delivers high-quality, mass-produced radar solutions across multiple industries, taking products from concept through to international market launch. Their mission is to make advanced radar technology practical, accessible, and impactful in everyday applications.

If you are passionate about signal processing, embedded systems, and turning complex radar data into meaningful real-world functionality, this role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of consumer radar innovation within a collaborative, high-performing engineering environment.

The Role

As a Radar Algorithm Engineer, you will contribute to the development and optimisation of radar algorithms for new products and applications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and refining radar algorithms within a MATLAB environment
• Building tools to visualise radar data and evaluate algorithm performance
• Presenting technical challenges and performance insights to the broader team
• Optimising algorithm logic and tuning parameters to improve performance
• Implementing algorithms in embedded C and C++
• Applying structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and deliver reliable solutions
• Participating in peer reviews of software designs, algorithms, and source code
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary international product team

You may also:

• Contribute to software requirements, architecture, and detailed design
• Develop PC-based data capture and visualisation tools using C# or Python
• Implement automated optimisation techniques (e.g., genetic algorithms)
• Provide input into user interface decisions for radar data presentation
• Explore emerging radar and sensing technologies
• Travel to international offices (USA, Canada, Taiwan) for collaboration

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electronic Engineering or a related field
• Junior (01 years) or Intermediate (24 years) experience in radar systems, signal processing, or algorithm development

Essential Skills:

• Strong programming ability with a focus on writing high-quality code
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for programming and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with general guidance
• Excellent collaboration and co
  
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