R&D Interior Radar Development EngineerLocation:Northville, MI
Direct Hire | Full-TimeOur client is seeking an experienced
R&D Interior Radar Development Engineer to lead the validation, testing, and performance optimization of next-generation in-cabin radar systems. This highly visible position will play a critical role in developing advanced occupant detection, child presence detection, and vital signs monitoring technologies for global automotive programs.
This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of automotive sensing technology, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and OEM customers to deliver production-ready radar solutions.
Key Responsibilities - Lead validation activities for automotive interior radar systems, including test strategy development, KPI definition, regression planning, and release sign-off.
- Execute software and system performance validation on both PC and embedded platforms.
- Analyze radar performance across varying occupant types, seating positions, vehicle materials, and environmental conditions.
- Investigate technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain test cases, validation documentation, and customer deliverables.
- Generate validation reports and performance evaluations for software, model, and configuration releases.
- Support vehicle integration, radar calibration verification, and customer-specific tuning activities.
- Collaborate closely with radar, algorithm, DSP, firmware, systems, and test engineering teams.
- Plan and execute regression testing following software and configuration updates.
- Support customer demonstrations, technical reviews, and data analysis activities.
- Assist with regulatory testing and child presence detection validation requirements.
- Provide technical guidance to internal teams and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in automotive electronics, radar systems, ADAS, sensing technologies, embedded systems, or related product development environments.
- Experience with sensor validation, system integration, testing, and performance evaluation.
- Experience developing test plans, KPI methodologies, validation strategies, and regression testing processes.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigation skills.
- Experience collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications - Hands-on experience with in-cabin radar systems, including occupant detection, child presence detection, and/or vital sign monitoring.
- Experience analyzing radar performance, including range, angle, Doppler, calibration, and RF measurements.
- Experience supporting OEM customer validation programs and technical deliverables.
- Machine learning model validation and performance evaluation experience.
- Sensor fusion experience involving radar and camera technologies.
- ASPICE experience, particularly SYS.4 and SYS.5.
- Familiarity with ISO 26262 Functional Safety requirements.
- Knowledge of Euro NCAP Child Presence Detection protocols.
- Experience supporting vehicle integration, calibration, and system tuning activities.
Technical Skills - Python (NumPy, Pandas) and/or MATLAB
- Data analysis and visualization
- CSV, JSON, and Excel data processing
- Git, Jira, and Confluence
- Windows command-line tools
- CAN and Ethernet analysis tools
- Radar testing, calibration, and performance measurement
- Technical reporting and documentation
Apply today for immediate consideration! Qualified candidates will be contacted upon resume review.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#LI-VA1
