Master's Thesis, 30 hp, ECTS: Orbit Information-Based Motion Compensation for Satellite-Based Passive Radar (Satellite-Based Passive Radar)

Location: Göteborg, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is a defense and security company developing advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems.

What you will do

• Model signal delay and Doppler shift for representative satellite and target trajectories.
• Develop compensation methods for signal-path-length and Doppler changes during the integration period.
• Create a simulation model of the satellite, target, receiver, direct-path signal, and reflected echo signal.
• Generate reference and surveillance signals with controllable noise and uncertainty.
• Evaluate sensitivity to orbit-information errors and compare conventional range-Doppler processing with advanced approaches such as window-based methods.
• Compare detection probability at a specified false-alarm rate, estimation accuracy, and computational cost, producing a reproducible simulation environment.

Requirements

• Be in the final stage of a Master of Science program in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Undertake a 30 ECTS master's thesis project.
• Have an interest in signal processing, modeling, and algorithm development.
• Have solid programming skills in MATLAB or Python.
• Pass security vetting under current security-protection regulations; additional citizenship obligations may apply if security clearance is required.

Nice to have

• Basic understanding of probability theory, statistics, and communication systems.
• Experience with radar systems, satellite geometry, or OFDM.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborate with experienced engineers and specialists while translating theoretical knowledge into practical solutions.
• Work on cutting-edge technology in a setting focused on innovation, creativity, and practical impact.
• The recruitment process is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the closing date of 15 November 2026.

Hiring process

• Apply through hirify.global's careers portal.
• Contact Andreas Berntsson, Robert Kandel, or Andréas Sundström for role and thesis-project information.