R&D Engineer/Scientist II

Honeywell Aerospace•Des Plaines, IL

5d•$93,000 - $127,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an R&D Engineer/Scientist II at Honeywell Aerospace, you will conduct research and development to create innovative solutions to complex aerospace technology challenges. You will contribute technical expertise and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance the development of aerospace products and services. The work focuses on air purification and catalysis technologies, supporting development from early design through commercialization and helping enhance safety, efficiency, and performance in aerospace applications. You will report directly to the Engineering Director and work from the Des Plaines, Illinois location on a hybrid schedule. During the first 90 days, new hires must be prepared to work onsite Monday through Friday. This role includes working with chemicals, materials, prototypes, and gas and liquid test stands; analyzing data to understand the science behind technologies; communicating results to project leads, leadership, and customers; and completing work within schedule and budget. Candidates must meet U.S. person/export authorization requirements. Honeywell is not sponsoring work visas, and applicants must be authorized to work full time in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
At least 3 years of experience operating chemical process equipment.
At least 3 years of experience performing research and development projects in a technology or manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with engineering tools and technologies used in R&D, including experimental design, data analysis, and simulation software.
Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
Must be a U.S. person, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status, or have the ability to obtain export authorization.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field.
Enthusiasm and commitment to excellence.
A sense of urgency and drive to achieve results.
Team orientation and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary and multi-site teamwork.
Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to create presentations and reports.
Strong knowledge of gas, liquid, and process safety.
Knowledge of chemical analysis and material characterization techniques.
Ability to analyze and solve challenging problems across multiple technologies.
Ability to collaborate virtually with global teams across time zones.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to foster an open, honest, collaborative, and respectful working environment.

Responsibilities

Support research and development of air purification and catalysis technologies that provide competitive advantages at the component and system levels.
Work with cross-functional R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to drive key technologies from early design to commercialization.
Design, build, and test chemicals, materials, subsystem prototypes, and gas and liquid test stands.
Analyze data to identify critical factors and develop a fundamental understanding of the science behind key technologies.
Communicate results to project leads, leadership, and customers.
Complete tasks within planned schedules and budgets.
Support customer relationships and external funding opportunities for new technologies.
Contribute to safety and environmental stewardship by operating in a safety-conscious manner.
Apply learning and knowledge across multiple product lines.