R&D Engineer/Scientist II

Honeywell Aerospace•Des Plaines, IL

5d•$93,000 - $116,000•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 develop technologies and products that enhance safety, efficiency, and performance in aerospace applications. The position supports Honeywell Aerospace’s work in air purification and catalysis, with technologies developed from early design through commercialization. You will report directly to the Engineering Director and work from the Des Plaines, Illinois location on a hybrid schedule. New hires must work fully onsite Monday through Friday for their first 90 days. The role requires operating chemical process equipment and conducting R&D projects in a technology or manufacturing environment. Applicants must meet the U.S. Person requirement related to export-control compliance; the company is not sponsoring work visas for this job. The annual base salary range for Illinois is $93,000–$116,000. Honeywell Aerospace considers factors such as responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market and business considerations when making offers. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package. The application period is estimated at 40 days from the posting date, subject to change based on business needs and candidate availability.

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 R&D projects in a technology or manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with R&D engineering tools and technologies, including experimental design, data analysis, and simulation software.
Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to innovative solution development.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting, 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 a commitment to excellence.
A sense of urgency and drive to achieve results.
Team orientation and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary and multi-site teams.
Strong 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 R&D of air purification and catalysis technologies that provide competitive advantages at component and system levels.
Work with cross-functional R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to develop key technologies from early design through 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.