Radar System Modes & Algorithms Lead

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC in Torrance, CA leads the way in radar software systems for aviation. You will drive the radar signal processing, mode development, and waveform design across development programs, including embedded software and prototype demonstrations.

This role requires hands-on leadership from concept through integrated prototype demonstration, collaborating with PI and system leads to define technical approaches and allocate resources for successful mission-ready radar solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
• Experience in Radar or RF systems (radar modes, radar signal, radar system).
• Experience as a Systems Engineer including two or more: requirements, design; specification development, modeling, simulation, or performance analysis; HW/SW integration and test and verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead successful execution of radar signal processing, modes, and software across radar development programs.
• Establish the technical approach and software capabilities for radar prototypes with the PI and system leads.
• Translate concepts into functional hardware prototypes or demonstrators through end-to-end leadership.

Skills

Radar architecture

Radar mode development

Waveform design

Radar signal processing

MATLAB/Python

Prototyping hardware

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Join a company that’s reintroducing itself to the aviation community we’ve helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we’re launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission‑focused execution. Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world’s aircraft, your work here has reach that’s rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we’re shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

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/

ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:

• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world’s aircraft
• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.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