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Our product portfolio ranges from small, portable radars used for applications such as border or asset surveillance, to complex four-dimensional radar systems capable of detecting small objects hundreds or even thousands of kilometers away.\nWithin the Software Engineering department, the Sensor Processing group is responsible for developing the software that provides optimal sensor control and advanced digital processing capabilities. We work in multidisciplinary teams alongside specialists in systems engineering, functional sensor design, and the design and implementation of real-time systems.\nAbout the Job:\nWithin the Sensor Processing group, we develop the complete radar software stack.\nThis covers several domains, including:\nControlling radar systems and their associated functions\nManaging and scheduling radar transmissions\nReal-time processing of high-volume digital data streams\nDeveloping algorithms for detecting and classifying objects such as aircraft and drones\nTracking detected objects and presenting them to operators through dedicated consoles\nOur software architecture is highly modular, enabling the development of robust systems that can continuously evolve as requirements and technologies change.\nDevelopment takes place in Agile teams, supported by a modern software development environment and toolchain. The teams themselves are responsible for the continued development and maintenance of the software architecture, development infrastructure, and Agile processes.\nAbout You:\nDo you have a passion for technology and would you enjoy working on radar control systems, while also having an interest in accelerating algorithms and processing high-speed data streams?\nIf so, you may be the person we are looking for. At Thales, we offer you the opportunity to build your career in an international, high-tech environment working with state-of-the-art technology.\nWhat we're looking for:\nYou have:\nA completed BSc or MSc degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or Electrical Engineering\nApproximately 10 years of relevant professional experience\nExtensive experience with Linux\nStrong programming experience in C++ and MATLAB\nExperience developing real-time software for complex systems\nAn interest in radar control, high-performance computing, and digital data processing\nExperience with RDMA, OpenCL, and/or CUDA is a strong advantage.\nExperience with software profiling and performance optimisation is also highly desirable.\nBecause of the complexity of radar systems, you should be willing to develop your knowledge in both the Radar and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) domains.\nYour personal qualities:\nYou are:\nCreative, open-minded, and flexible\nA strong team player who 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