RF Systems Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace•Woburn, MA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

As an RF Systems Engineer here at Honeywell, you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and optimizing radio frequency systems that support aerospace applications. Your expertise will contribute to advancing avionics technology, ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of aircraft systems through innovative RF solutions. You will report directly to our engineering leadership and you’ll work out of our Woburn, MA location on an on-site work schedule. In this role, you will impact the development and enhancement of wireless and RF systems critical to aerospace technology, supporting Honeywell's mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions that improve flight safety and operational efficiency. At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
Four (4) years of technical work experience with RF design exposure
One (1) year of experience performing RF measurements such as; VSWR, Noise Figure, Gain, Compression using test equipment (e.g. network analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, etc.)
One (1) year of experience working with frequencies from microwave to millimeter wave (10 to 40 Ghz)
Must be a “US Citizen” with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems, or Physics
Fifteen (10) + years of RF technical work, primarily in the Defense Industry
Created printed circuit designs, schematic captures (e.g. Altium), or 3D printed devices
Designed to and/or specified requirements for EW, radar, or communication systems
RF/microwave principles and subsystem analysis methodologies
Integration, validation & verification experience for system compliance determination
Experience programming with MATLAB or other scripting language (e.g. Python), simulation tools (e.g. AWR, ADS, HFSS, or CST)
Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS), and model-based systems engineering methodology (e.g. CATIA)
Strong verbal communication skills with ability to present data and explain results to key stakeholders
Active DOD Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Requirements generation/review/management and the decomposition/allocation into appropriate sub-system/component levels
Design/allocate functional elements of a system; RF/antenna, digital, I/O, SW, Mechanical
Generate system block diagrams, interconnection drawings (ICDs), and assembly outline drawings
Conduct trade analysis, architectural studies, and characteristic modeling for performance
Propose technical solutions and define potential impacts on cost, schedule and programmatic risk
Calculate/generate models, RF chains, or simulations aiding in deriving/allocating requirements or predicted performance for compliance
Recommend, plan, lead, review, and identify risks for R&D efforts
Integrate and test modules or subsystems in various laboratory or field environments
Generate technical material/estimates for submission and/or briefing to internal/external customers
Occasional domestic travel to support government/industry sponsored activities; industry-days, CONOP exercises, technical interchanges
Present to senior leadership and customers regularly
Relocation for this position may be provided for eligible applicants.