Signal Processing Application Engineer - Aerospace & Defence

Summary

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More:

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.

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates inclusivity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Italian and English
• Willingness to travel across Europe (1–2 days per week on average)