Sr Wireless/RF Engineer - Aerospace Advanced Technologies - Honeywell

The future is what you make it.


When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing how we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe, and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.


Are you ready to help us make the future?


We are looking for an Sr Advanced Wireless/RF Engineer with expertise in RF design and electronics to join our Advanced Technology team. In this role, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to pioneer paradigm-shifting technologies that have the potential to redefine future Aerospace industry products.


This position offers a rare chance to work at the forefront of advanced sensor development, driving innovations from groundbreaking research to successful product launches. You will lead the exploration and demonstration of advanced sensor concepts, delivering transformative technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible.


BENEFITS:

Benefits provided may differ by role and location. Learn more at benefits.honeywell.com.


• Unlimited Vacation Plan with No Preset Maximums

• Medical/Rx Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Dental/Vision

• Short/Long-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k) Plan

• Education Assistance


U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.


KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Design, develop, and test advanced RF and wireless systems, including antennas, transceivers, and RF subsystems for Aerospace applications.

• Research and demonstrate cutting-edge sensor concepts, transforming innovative ideas into practical prototypes.

• Lead technical efforts to create and implement software/hardware prototypes for next-generation sensor technologies.

• Provide technical expertise across advanced sensor programs, ensuring designs meet rigorous performance, size, power, and cost requirements.

• Collaborate with internal and external customers, partners, and stakeholders to align project goals and deliverables.

• Prepare and present proposals for new concepts, technologies, and government-funded R&D opportunities.

• Perform detailed analysis, modeling, and simulation to validate RF designs and optimize performance.

• Support the transition of new technologies from research and development phases into production-ready solutions.

• Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of RF systems into larger Aerospace platforms.

• Stay informed about emerging RF technologies, contributing innovative ideas to enhance future Aerospace products.

• Act as a technical lead on R&D projects, managing complex customer requirements and project deliverables.


YOU MUST HAVE:

•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics

•6+ years of experience with next-generation radar, satellite transceivers, radios, antennas, or RF subsystems.


WE VALUE:

•Master or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other related technical discipline.

•Prior experience working on government R&D projects from DARPA, DOD, NASA; Homeland Security; or classified U.S. government agencies.

•Demonstrated understanding of the Wireless Power and RF technologies.

•Initiative to identify and complete tasks with evolving requirements and minimal direction.

•Demonstrated ability to trade performance, size, power & cost to meet challenging customer SWaP goals.

•Experience with RF Design, magnetodielectric material, High-Index Antennas, and applied research is a plus.

•Enthusiasm for learning about new technologies and engaging in complex technical problems.

•Ability to work directly with sponsors and customers.

•Excellent written and communication skills.

•Track record of innovation and ability to solve complex problems through analysis and innovation.

•Broad laboratory skills.

•Broad software toolbox for data acquisition, data analysis, design, modeling, and/or simulation.

•Manage and understand complex customer requirements and manage stakeholders.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.