Director of Radar 🛰️
📍 Location (New Zealand): North Shore, Auckland 🇳🇿
💼 Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
💰 Base (NZD): 150k – 170k per annum
📅 Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable
Are you ready to lead innovation in marine radar and navigation technology? 🌊
We are seeking a Director of Radar to lead our global radar and positioning sensor group. This is a high-impact role shaping the future of sensor technology and delivering autonomy in next-generation marine systems.
Position Overview
As Director of Radar, you will:
Lead global development of radar, sensor platforms, and research initiatives
Oversee a team of systems engineers, radar, FPGA, DSP, RF, GNSS, embedded/software engineers, and Quality/V&V engineers
Drive technical execution, performance, and innovation in radar and sensor systems
Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and software engineering leaders globally
Shape product strategy, roadmaps, and research to deliver future-focused solutions
Ensure sensor integration and fusion across radar, cameras, LiDAR, ultrasonic, and other technologies
What You’ll Do 🎯
Manage and mentor direct and indirect teams to foster a high-performance global environment
Design and plan radar and positioning sensor systems, including antennas, GNSS, RTK, and IMU
Develop algorithms to process radar signals and extract meaningful information
Oversee simulations and tests to ensure system performance and accuracy
Maintain product lifecycle, improvements, and operational excellence
Communicate strategy and technical insights clearly to a global audience
You Have ✅
Bachelor’s in Engineering (Master’s or PhD preferred) with 10+ years’ experience
Deep knowledge of radar systems, RF, FPGA, signal processing, GNSS, IMU, software & ML
Understanding of hardware and mechanical engineering
Excellent verbal, written, and organisational skills
Proven ability to lead global teams, resolve conflicts, and make strategic decisions
Strong problem-solving, prioritisation, and adaptability under changing conditions
Ability to support corporate values: Customer Satisfaction, Commercial Edge, Collaboration, Culture of Passion & Performance, and Credibility
Bonus Points 🌟
Formal management training
Passion for boating or comfort with product testing on water
Expert knowledge of sensor integration and autonomy-focused systems
Working Conditions
Hybrid work environment with onsite requirements 🏢 💻
Global travel ~20% ✈️
Why Join Us 🚀
You will lead innovation in marine technology, driving product excellence and shaping the future of autonomy in marine systems. We offer competitive benefits, global leadership exposure, and a chance to deliver cutting-edge solutions in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
👉 Apply Now! 📩
If you are a passionate engineer who loves leading teams and driving technical rigour, we want to hear from you. Help us transform the future of marine and mobile technology!
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