Radar Test Engineer

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 500000 - Rs 2500000 (ie INR 5 - 25 LPA)

Min Experience: 5+ years
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a skilled Radar Test Engineer to plan, develop, and execute comprehensive testing and validation activities for advanced radar sensor systems. The role involves testing both hardware components, including RF boards and enclosures, and software components such as firmware and signal-processing algorithms.

You will be responsible for developing automated test environments, conducting laboratory and field measurements, analysing test data, and supporting product certification. You will work closely with hardware and software development teams to ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance with relevant requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Holistic Testing: Plan, develop, and execute test scenarios covering radar sensor hardware, including RF boards and enclosures, as well as software components such as firmware.
• Test Bench Development: Design and implement automated test environments and Python-based scripts to streamline the validation of algorithms, hardware revisions, and system performance.
• Embedded Testing: Support the verification of hardware-near code written in C, ensuring that signal-processing functionality performs reliably under real-world operating conditions.
• Measurement Campaigns and Field Testing: Conduct measurements in laboratory environments, industrial locations, and during the evaluation of landing systems.
• Test Data Analysis: Analyse raw measurement data, troubleshoot performance issues, and identify opportunities for system and testing optimisation.
• Certification and Compliance: Prepare test documentation, support compliance verification, and assist with audits, qualification activities, and certification processes.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with hardware and software development teams to identify, investigate, and resolve bugs and design issues at an early stage.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance testing methodologies, automation processes, and validation practices to improve product quality and reliability.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation, scripting, and data analysis.
• Practical understanding of hardware testing and software validation.
• Experience working with laboratory equipment and measurement tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, with an interest in testing complex technical systems.
• Fluency in English, which is the primary working language.
• Willingness to participate in on-site field measurements and testing activities.

Must-Have Skills

• Python Programming
• Software Testing and Validation
• Hardware Testing

Good-to-Have Skills

• Radar Technologies, particularly Frequency-Modulated Continuous-Wave (FMCW) radar
• Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering
• Oscilloscopes and Spectrum Analysers
• Embedded C Programming
• Signal Processing
• Experience with certification, qualification, or compliance testing
• German language skills

Preferred Competencies

• Strong understanding of systematic testing and validation methodologies.
• Ability to develop automated test setups and scripts.
• Hands-on approach to laboratory testing, measurement campaigns, and field validation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to technical detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with hardware, software, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Proactive mindset towards improving product performance and testing processes.