Signal Processing Application Engineer - Aerospace & Defence

Shape Strategic Engineering Programs. Build Lasting Customer Partnerships. Drive Innovation with MATLAB \& Simulink.

Do you want to work across the EMEA Aerospace and Defence industry to help customers design, optimise, and deploy next‑generation signal processing, radar and communications systems? If you’re passionate about building long‑term technical relationships and guiding strategic engineering programmes, this role puts you at the heart of the industry’s most impactful projects.

In this position, you will become a trusted technical partner to leading aerospace and defence organisations—helping them elevate their Radar, Wireless Communications, and Signal Processing capabilities through the intelligent application of MATLAB and Simulink.

Responsibilities

Build strong, enduring relationships by deeply understanding the business and technical challenges facing signal processing and radar teams.

Engage with strategic programmes to solve complex modelling, simulation, and analysis problems—from early‑stage concepts to deployed systems.

Support the adoption of MATLAB and Simulink by analysing requirements, guiding product evaluations, and developing compelling proofs of concept.

Identify industry trends and collaborate with global teams to create influential demonstrations, messaging, and best practices for emerging technologies.

Represent customer needs internally and advocate for the future direction of MathWorks products to ensure they evolve with the industry.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and 10 years of professional work experience (or equivalent experience) is required.

Additional Qualifications

Hands‑on experience using MATLAB and Simulink for Signal Processing, Radar, or Communication system simulation

Experience deploying algorithms to embedded processors, FPGAs, or GPUs

Ability to scope, lead, and deliver multiple technical projects concurrently

Willingness to travel across Europe (1–2 days per week on average)

Why MathWorks?

It's the chance to collaborate with bright, passionate people. It's the opportunity to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and learning in engineering and science. And it’s a commitment to doing the right thing—for each individual, our customers, and the local community. We cultivate an enjoyable, participatory, and rational environment that champions individual growth, encourages initiative, values collaboration, shares success, and rewards excellence.

MathWorks develops MATLAB and Simulink, the leading technical computing software used by engineers and scientists. The company employs more than 6,500 people in 16 countries, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA. MathWorks is privately held and has been profitable every year since its founding in 1984.

YOU + MathWorks \= Unlimited Possibilities