Principal Antenna/RF Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace•Lansdale, PA

9h•$166,000 - $207,000•Onsite

About The Position

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Principal Wireless/RF Engineer specializing in antenna technology to invent, design, develop, and test antenna products and subsystems, primarily for advanced Electronic Warfare systems and other aerospace and defense applications across land, sea, and air. The position also supports the broader aerospace business. The engineer will apply expertise in electromagnetics, aperture design, simulation, development, and test to create solutions from concept through product or subsystem, collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams. Work may also contribute to IoT and connected products for military and commercial aerospace systems. The role is based onsite at Honeywell Aerospace’s Lansdale, Pennsylvania location. The site develops and manufactures antenna products and subsystems spanning 3 MHz to 110 GHz and includes antenna test facilities such as anechoic chambers, a compact range, a near-field scanner, outdoor ranges, specialty test and tuning stations, load chambers, and high-power test facilities. The Principal engineer provides technical leadership and execution in a team environment, advises on antenna technology and capital needs, and supports customer meetings, production, and qualification activities. Part-time travel of less than 10% is expected.

Requirements

BSEE with 15 years of RF/microwave antenna design experience and 15 years of RF measurement experience, including VSWR, insertion loss, phase, coupling, pattern, and gain measurements; alternatively, 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.
Must be a U.S. person under U.S. export laws, or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain at least a Secret security clearance.
Solid theoretical background in RF/microwave theory and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead antenna development from concept to product or applicable subsystem.
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 across cross-functional engineering groups.
Ability to generate white papers, technical proposal documents, and basis-of-estimates for advanced technical bid and proposal pursuits.
Excellent presentation skills for internal and customer meetings, reviews, and updates.

Nice To Haves

PhD with 10 years of RF/microwave antenna design experience and 10 years of RF measurement experience, including VSWR, insertion loss, phase, coupling, pattern, and gain measurements.
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.

Responsibilities

Invent, design, and develop RF/microwave antennas and array elements spanning 3 MHz to 110 GHz for narrowband and wideband applications.
Apply antenna design tools including HFSS, ADS, AWR, CST, GRASP, WIPL, and MATLAB.
Work with antenna types including microstrip patch, horn, spiral, dipole, blade, reflector, interferometer, and AESA antenna elements; support fabrication methods, technical proposals, product qualification, and production.
Work individually and with engineers and technicians to develop antennas and advise on antenna products, technology, and subsystems, including CNI, munitions, missile, Electronic Warfare, situational awareness and self-protection, interferometers, and AESA.
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 the setup and operational testing and evaluation of engineering hardware in a laboratory environment.
Travel less than 10% to support production across sites, customer meetings, and trade shows.
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.
Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and develop solutions.
Lead technical teams on antenna-centered development programs involving Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, and R&M engineers.