RF Systems Engineer

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

YOU MUST HAVE

• 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

WE VALUE

• 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

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you''ll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that''s advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you''re eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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 and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Join a company that''s reintroducing itself to the aviation community we''ve helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we''re launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world''s aircraft, your work here has reach that''s rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we''re shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space - from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

As aviation continues to evolve, we''re also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world''s aircraft - serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.

POSTING TIMELINE

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: 07/17/2026

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Key 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.

Key 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.