Principal Antenna/RF Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace•Lansdale, PA

6d•$166,000 - $207,000•Onsite

About The Position

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Principal Wireless/RF Engineer specializing in antenna technology to invent and develop defense antenna products for advanced Electronic Warfare systems across land, sea, and air applications, while also supporting the broader aerospace business. The role leads antenna technology solutions from concept through product or subsystem, with work spanning RF/Microwave antennas and feeds for aerospace and defense applications. The position collaborates with customers to understand requirements and develop innovative solutions, and provides technical leadership and execution within cross-functional teams. It reports to the Antenna Engineering Manager and is based onsite in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. The site has more than 75 years of antenna development history and includes antenna test facilities such as anechoic chambers, a compact range, near-field scanner, outdoor ranges, specialty test and tune stations, load chambers, and high-power test facilities. Products developed and manufactured at the site span 3 MHz to 110 GHz. The position includes designing, developing, analyzing, and testing antennas, array elements, hybrids, feed structures, filters, and related hardware. The engineer supports technical proposals, product qualification, production, customer reviews, and antenna capital planning. Part-time travel of less than 10% is expected for production support across sites, customer meetings, and trade shows. Candidates must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements and be able to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance. The annual base salary range is $166,000–$207,000. Honeywell Aerospace offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-subsidized insurance, retirement savings, leave, and educational assistance. The company reports approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4 billion in 2025.

Requirements

BSEE with 15 years of RF/Microwave antenna design experience and 15 years of RF measurement experience, or MSEE with 12 years of each type of experience.
Eight years of experience operating a PC using standard applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Experience with RF measurements including VSWR, insertion loss, phase, coupling, antenna pattern, and gain measurements.
Ability to meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements as a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license.
Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

PhD with 10 years of RF/Microwave antenna design experience and 10 years of RF measurement experience.
Experience designing and modeling RF/Microwave antennas and elements from 3 MHz to 110 GHz using tools such as HFSS, ADS, AWR, CST, GRASP, WIPL, and MATLAB.
Materials and bonding experience.
General knowledge of military documentation configuration and control.
Knowledge of RF system considerations such as path-loss calculation, cascade noise figure, and intercept point.
Strong analytical and test skills.
Strong writing, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities.
Ability to lead a technical team on antenna-focused development programs involving Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and R&M engineers.
Ability to prepare white papers, technical proposal documents, and basis-of-estimates for advanced technical bid-and-proposal pursuits and solutions.
Excellent presentation skills for internal and customer meetings, reviews, and updates.

Responsibilities

Invent, design, and develop RF/Microwave antennas and array elements across 3 MHz to 110 GHz for narrowband and wideband applications.
Use antenna design tools including HFSS, ADS, AWR, CST, GRASP, WIPL, and MATLAB.
Apply knowledge of antenna types including microstrip patch, horn, spiral, dipole, blade, reflector, interferometer, and AESA elements, as well as fabrication methods.
Prepare technical proposals, support product qualification, and provide production support.
Work independently or with engineers and technicians to develop antennas and advise on antenna products, technology, and subsystems.
Lead the design, analysis, and testing of RF/Microwave antennas, hybrids, feed structures, filters, and elements.
Document design elements and antenna test procedures, and support Mechanical Engineering with design and drafting and R&M engineering.
Recommend and lead setup, operational testing, and evaluation of engineering hardware in a laboratory environment.
Travel less than 10% to support production across sites, customer meetings, trade shows, and related activities.
Prepare and present customer-support meetings, including TIMs, PDRs, and CDRs.
Provide technical leadership and rationale for antenna capital needs based on measurement requirements and applicable technology.