Sr Advanced RF Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sr Advanced RF Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will design, implement, and manage complex systems and solutions for the aerospace industry. You will work with cross-functional teams on projects intended to improve aircraft operations, and your RF engineering expertise will contribute to aerospace technology development. You will report directly to the Director of Engineering and work from the Phoenix, Arizona location on a hybrid schedule. New hires are expected to work onsite Monday through Friday for their first 90 days. The role supports the development and delivery of solutions for Honeywell’s aerospace initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as Electronics and Electrical Engineering.
Six years of experience in RF engineering, preferably in aerospace or related industries.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status) or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience interfacing FPGA or embedded software with RF hardware.
Strong debugging and integration skills across hardware and software domains.
Strong proficiency in C, C++, and Assembly.
Familiarity with Python for developing test scripts to operate test equipment and evaluate RF software, firmware, and hardware interactions at the system level.
Understanding of software development processes, including requirements, traceability, verification, and validation; familiarity with DO-178B is ideal.
Expertise in RF circuit design, antenna theory, and electromagnetic simulation tools.
Proficiency with RF test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators, and experience in RF system integration and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of aerospace standards and regulatory requirements related to RF systems and electromagnetic compatibility.
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with high-frequency PCB design and microwave engineering.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
Excellent debugging skills and strategies involving interaction with and monitoring of hardware.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the RFIO interface layer between digital (FPGA/software) and RF subsystems.
Design, develop, and optimize RF circuits, subsystems, and antenna systems for aerospace applications.
Perform RF system analysis, simulation, and testing to ensure compliance with performance and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate RF solutions into avionics and electronic systems.
Drive customer engagement while delivering programs on schedule, within scope, and on budget.
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on critical technology projects.