Location: Hengelo, Netherlands
adar System Engineer
In fast-changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. At Thales, brilliant minds from around the globe come together to share ideas, innovate, and inspire one another. Our engineers are at the forefront of designing solutions for tomorrow in aerospace, transportation, defense, security, and space.
About Us
Thales Nederland operates in the Defense and Security sectors and employs around 2,000 people, providing a top environment for high-tech careers. We drive our business with product innovation and a keen anticipation of the latest technological advancements. Thales Nederland leads the global market in naval radar systems, producing cutting-edge radar technology that constantly pushes boundaries. These systems feature active electronically scanned phased array antennas, integrating advanced technology across multiple disciplines. As part of the Thales Group, which has over 70,000 employees across 50+ countries, Thales Nederland is a key player in Europe’s electronics sector.
We empower our customers to think smarter and act faster in critical fields—transportation, defense, space, aerospace, and cybersecurity. Our focus on digital transformation includes advances in artificial intelligence, data analytics, connectivity, mobility, the Internet of Things, and cybersecurity.
The Radar Engineering Group conducts all system engineering activities for radar and sensor products for naval ships. To strengthen our team, we’re looking for motivated and enthusiastic:
Radar System Engineers
About the Role
As a Radar System Engineer, you’ll collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to specify, design, develop, and validate radar systems. Project teams typically include a radar architect, as well as system, hardware, software, and test engineers, along with specialists in radar design, signal processing, safety, and cybersecurity. In coordination with the team, the system engineer oversees the radar’s global design, balancing functional performance, quality, and cost to achieve optimal outcomes. This role involves both high-level radar design (defining new capabilities and functionalities) and hands-on problem-solving, which may require in-depth knowledge of components or field data analysis.
We’re seeking ambitious colleagues eager to learn the essentials of radar engineering.

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 You Can Expect from Thales

• Opportunities to work on challenging and innovative projects in a high-tech industry
• A flexible and supportive work environment
• Space for individual initiative and new ideas
• Growth opportunities and international personal development through internal courses and training
• Excellent benefits, including 40 vacation days per year