Honeywell

Radar System Modes & Algorithms Lead

Honeywell • $118K — $147K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (STEM) from an accredited institution.
  • Experience in Radar or RF systems, including radar modes and signal processing.
  • Systems Engineering experience in requirements, design, or HW/SW integration.
  • Master's degree in a technical discipline is preferred.
  • Proven problem-solving skills through innovation and experimentation.
  • Strong communication skills with a record of published results and presentations.
  • Understanding of aircraft and avionics integration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of radar signal processing and software functions.
  • Establish technical approaches for radar prototypes in collaboration with system leads.
  • Develop radar modes from operational needs to implementation and integration.
  • Design and optimize radar waveforms and scan strategies.
  • Implement advanced radar processing algorithms for real-time systems.
  • Utilize MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for modeling and data analysis.
  • Prototype radar concepts and algorithms into functional hardware.

Benefits

  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee assistance and educational assistance programs.
  • Parental leave and 12 paid holidays.
  • Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time.
Full Job Description
You will lead the successful execution of Radar signal processing, modes, and software function throughout Radar development programs, including weather signal processing, waveform design and implementation, embedded radar software, software architecture, and future multi-mode radar capability development. Working with the PI, and other system leads, this role establishes the technical approach and software capabilities for radar prototypes. Candidates should have demonstrated hands-on technical leadership of end-to-end radar signal processing, modes, and software development from concept through integrated prototype demonstration. Key Technical Skills and Experience • Radar system architecture and implementation: hands-on experience defining and developing radar system architectures, including radar subsystems, functional allocation, interfaces, data flows, hardware/software partitioning, and the physical hardware and processing needed to realize an integrated radar system. • Radar mode development and management: hands-on development of radar modes from operational needs through mode definition, processing, resource needs, implementation, and integration. • Radar waveform design, scan strategy, and resource management: design and optimization of radar waveforms, PRFs, bandwidths, timing, ambiguity, Doppler considerations, beam/scan strategies, dwell, revisit/update rates, coverage, and allocation of radar resources across modes. • Radar signal processing and algorithm development: hands-on development of range/Doppler processing, detection, CFAR, beamforming, angle estimation, clutter suppression, tracking, and other advanced radar processing, including implementation and optimization for real-time radar systems. • Radar modeling, simulation, and data analysis: hands-on development and use of MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for radar architecture, waveform and algorithm development, performance modeling, and analysis of measured radar data. • Radar system/subsystem prototyping: demonstrated experience taking radar concepts, architectures, modes, waveforms, and algorithms beyond analysis and simulation into functional hardware prototypes or demonstrators. Report to: Senior R&D Manager Location: Torrance, CA., Phoenix, AZ., Redmond, WA. Work Schedule: M-F hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 remote) Qualifications YOU MUST HAVE • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics • Experience in Radar or RF systems. (i.e. radar modes, radar signal, radar system) • Experience as a Systems Engineer including two or more of the following: requirements, design; specification development, modeling, simulation, or performance analysis; HW/ SW integration and test and verification WE VALUE • A master's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline, such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. • Track record of solving difficult, complex problems through innovation, analysis, engineering, and experimentation. • Excellent written and oral communication skills reflected in a record of published results and public presentations in your field of research. • Engage with customers and partners to define their needs and requirements, then apply your skills to find creative solutions through rigorous analysis, engineering, and experimentation. • Effectively communicate your ideas and results to research sponsors, scientific peers, and business leadership, through effective presentations, publications, and the writing of proposals. • Strong understanding of aircraft and avionics integration. The annual base salary range for this position is $118,000 - $147,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations US PERSON REQUIREMENTS: • Due to contractual requirements and compliance with US export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a US Person, a US citizen, or a US permanent resident. BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes: • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance • Short-term and long-term disability coverage • 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts • Employee assistance program and educational assistance • Parental leave and 12 paid holidays • Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/ The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: October 1, 2026

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Honeywell Aerospace is an American company that manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, auxiliary power units (APUs), and other aviation products. The company’s product portfolio includes space equipment, turbine engines, auxiliary power units, brakes, wheels, synthetic vision, runway safety systems and other avionics. President Barack Obama awarded a Honeywell employee the National Medal of Technology for his contributions to air flight safety technology. The company also owns a number of patents related to NextGen technology, aircraft windshields, turbochargers, and more. Honeywell Aerospace was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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