Principal Wireless/RF Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace•San Jose, CA

2d•$194,000 - $242,000

About The Position

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Principal RF Design Engineer in San Jose to lead the design and development of advanced RF/Microwave circuits and subsystems for aerospace and defense products. The role guides projects from concept through production, applying simulation, modeling, testing, and analysis expertise to develop components and systems. It includes technical leadership and mentorship of junior engineers, interaction with customers, and collaboration with mechanical engineers, designers, drafters, technicians, and production teams.

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 is included.
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 is included.
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 and Radar/Antenna Design experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of RF/Microwave circuits and subsystems, including antennas, amplifiers, mixers, switches, filters, and oscillators, using simulation and modeling techniques and following company Design Guidelines.
Conduct and oversee multistage cascade analyses to assess and optimize complex RF system performance.
Define test strategies and 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.
Champion safety standards, promote a clean and organized workspace, and participate in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives within the role’s area and across functions.
Own assigned projects and ensure their timely completion and adherence to quality standards.