RF Process Engineer I - Entry Level
About The Position
As a Process Engineer I at Honeywell Aerospace, you will support the development, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing processes for Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) products. The role focuses on process capability, manufacturability, continuous improvement, and transitioning MMIC devices from engineering into stable production. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to help ensure processes, equipment, and systems meet safety, quality, and cost objectives. The position also supports MMIC products across their lifecycle, including RF/microwave measurement and characterization, customer application engineering, product troubleshooting, and production activities. Work includes root cause analysis, corrective actions, experiment design, technical documentation, and development of packages, fixtures, and evaluation PCBs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- Coursework relating to RF design or electromagnetics (RF theory).
- Knowledge of active device theory fundamentals, including FETs and diodes.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- U.S. person status, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) or a related engineering curriculum.
- Minimum of 2 years of RF circuit design or related experience.
- RF design, simulation, or modeling experience using AWR or ADS simulation software.
- RF measurement experience, such as small-signal S-parameters.
- Knowledge of RF/analog circuits, FET transistor theory, and microwave fundamentals.
- Experience using AutoCAD, Ansys, or SolidWorks.
- Understanding of RF measurements using a vector network analyzer.
- Adaptability, problem-solving, and continuous-improvement mindset, with strong organizational and time-management skills in dynamic environments.
- Department of Defense work experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the engineering authority for MMIC products from development transition through production and customer support.
- Provide customer application engineering support, troubleshooting, technical guidance, datasheets, and application notes.
- Perform RF/microwave measurements, product characterization, acceptance testing, and ongoing performance monitoring.
- Support product development through IC package, test fixture, and evaluation PCB design, as well as modeling and simulation.
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and prepare technical reports.
- Assist with production, including low-volume MMIC assembly, die inspection under microscopes, test support, and product delivery.
- Contribute to process and product performance improvement through cross-functional teamwork and data-driven analysis.
- Participate in team meetings and cross-functional initiatives to align engineering, manufacturing, and customer requirements.
- Support process development and sustainment by identifying process issues, implementing corrective actions, designing experiments, and supporting documentation and fixture development.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Educational assistance.
- Parental leave.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
