Principal Wireless/RF Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Principal RF Design Engineer to provide technical leadership for the design and development of advanced RF and microwave circuits and subsystems, from concept through production. The position focuses on creating components for aerospace and defense products using simulation, modeling, testing, and analysis. It also involves mentoring junior engineers, working with customers, and contributing to the development of Honeywell Aerospace technology. The role is based in San Jose and collaborates with mechanical engineers, designers, drafters, engineers, technicians, and production teams. The position includes ownership of assigned projects, support for prototype testing and production troubleshooting, and participation in safety, workspace organization, and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives. Honeywell Aerospace describes itself as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company. Its Electronic Solutions business develops avionics, navigation systems, sensors, and electromagnetic defense technology. The company states that its systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft and that it has approximately 36,000 employees worldwide, with net sales of $17.4 billion in 2025.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
At least 7 years of hands-on experience designing and developing advanced microwave and millimeter-wave subsystems and components; internship and co-op experience counts toward this requirement.
At least 7 years of experience using linear simulation tools such as ADS or Microwave Office, and EM simulation tools such as HFSS or Sonnet, or similar industry-standard software.
At least 7 years of experience using drawing CAD tools such as Draftsight or AutoCAD to create detailed engineering designs.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Must be a U.S. Person under U.S. export laws.

Nice To Haves

At least 8 years of hands-on experience designing and developing advanced microwave and millimeter-wave subsystems and components; internship and co-op experience counts toward this experience.
At least 8 years of experience using linear simulation tools such as ADS or Microwave Office, and EM simulation tools such as HFSS or Sonnet, or similar industry-standard software.
At least 8 years of experience using drawing CAD tools such as Draftsight or AutoCAD to create detailed engineering designs.
Experience in Spice Modeling.
DSP experience.
Radar/antenna design experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of complex RF/microwave circuits and subsystems, including antennas, amplifiers, mixers, switches, filters, and oscillators, using advanced simulation and modeling techniques and following company Design Guidelines.
Conduct and oversee multistage cascade analyses to ensure optimal performance of complex RF systems.
Define test strategies and generate test procedures; conduct circuit and reliability analysis; and guide testing and optimization of prototype circuits and components.
Collaborate with mechanical engineers, designers, and drafters to integrate electronic designs and oversee mechanical design and drawing packages.
Support production-line testing and troubleshooting to meet delivery commitments.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians during prototype testing, tuning, and optimization.
Promote safety standards and a clean, organized workspace, and participate in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives within the team and across functions.
Own assigned projects and ensure timely completion and adherence to quality standards.