Sr Advanced RF Engineer - Traffic & Surveillance

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sr Advanced RF Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will design, implement, and manage complex systems and solutions that support innovation, safety, and efficiency in aerospace. Working with cross-functional teams, you will contribute RF engineering expertise to projects that advance aircraft technology. You will develop and deliver solutions supporting Honeywell’s aerospace initiatives. The role reports directly to the Director of Engineering and is based in Phoenix, Arizona, on a hybrid schedule. New hires are expected to work onsite Monday through Friday for their first 90 days.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
At least 6 years of experience in RF engineering, preferably in aerospace or related industries.
At least 4 years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, and Assembly.
At least 4 years of experience using Python to develop test scripts, operate test equipment, and evaluate system-level interactions among RF software, firmware, and hardware.
At least 4 years of experience with software development processes, including requirements, traceability, verification, and validation.
At least 4 years of experience using RF test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators, as well as RF system integration and troubleshooting.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting, or have the ability to obtain export authorization.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DO-178B.
Strong expertise in RF circuit design, antenna theory, and electromagnetic simulation tools.
Knowledge of aerospace standards and regulatory requirements related to RF systems and electromagnetic compatibility.
An 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 work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with lab 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.
Work with FPGA or embedded software interfaces to RF hardware and debug and integrate across hardware and software domains.
Drive customer engagement while delivering programs on schedule, within scope, and on budget.
Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on critical technology projects.