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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.\nOur 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.\nFocusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.\nEvery horizon. Every mission. Every day.\nYou 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.\nKey Technical Skills and Experience\nRadar 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. \nRadar mode development and management: hands-on development of radar modes from operational needs through mode definition, processing, resource needs, implementation, and integration. \nRadar 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. \nRadar 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. \nRadar 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. \n Radar system/subsystem prototyping: demonstrated experience taking radar concepts, architectures, modes, waveforms, and algorithms beyond analysis and simulation into functional hardware prototypes or demonstrators. \nReport to: Senior R&D Manager\nLocation: Torrance, CA., Phoenix, AZ., Redmond, WA.\nWork Schedule: M-F hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 remote)\n YOU MUST HAVE\nBachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics\nExperience in Radar or RF systems. (i.e. radar modes, radar signal, radar system)\nExperience 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\nWE VALUE\nA master's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline, such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.\nTrack record of solving difficult, complex problems through innovation, analysis, engineering, and experimentation.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills reflected in a record of published results and public presentations in your field of research.\nEngage with customers and partners to define their needs and requirements, then apply your skills to find creative solutions through rigorous analysis, engineering, and experimentation.\nEffectively communicate your ideas and results to research sponsors, scientific peers, and business leadership, through effective presentations, publications, and the writing of proposals.\nStrong understanding of aircraft and avionics integration.\nThe 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\nUS PERSON REQUIREMENTS:\nDue 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. \nBENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE\nBeyond 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:\nEmployer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance\nShort-term and long-term disability coverage\n401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts\nEmployee assistance program and educational assistance\nParental leave and 12 paid holidays\nPaid time off for vacation, personal and sick time\nExplore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/\nABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT\nHoneywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:\nElectronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft\nEngines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying\nControl Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board\nWith 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\nThe 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. 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