As an Advanced Manufacturing RF Product Engineer here at Honeywell, you will support MMIC products across post-production and development phases, including wafer probe, packaging, and final RF test. This role focuses on monitoring test yields and product performance through detailed electrical analysis (S-parameters, power, gain, efficiency), driving yield improvements, and leading root cause investigations for performance variability and defects. The engineer develops and optimizes test methodologies, correlates wafer-level and packaged results and ensures robust test documentation and production readiness.
In product development, the role includes test fixture and PCB design, lab-based RF characterization, and data analysis to define product specifications and improve device models and design kits. The position works closely with design, process, and test teams to resolve issues, validate models through measurement and back-fitting, and support high-frequency package design. Additional responsibilities include failure analysis support (SEM, FIB, electrical methods), prototype assembly, inspection, and preparation of technical reports to enable successful product release and delivery.
You will report directly to our Engineering Program Manager, and you’ll work out of our Richardson, TX location on an On-site work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the successful execution of producibility engineering projects that align with business objectives, contributing to revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and market competitiveness. Your technical skills and collaboration will help Honeywell develop and launch innovative aerospace products that meet evolving customer needs.
Responsibilities- Lead and co-develop advanced GaN/GaAs RF MMIC designs (LNAs, PAs, mixers, switches) for defense applications including radar, EW, and space systems from L-band to above Ka-band.
- Lead tape-out and foundry engagement, preparing MMIC designs (GaAs, GaN, SiGe, CMOS) for fabrication, ensuring PDK compliance, manufacturability, and seamless coordination through mask release.
- Define architecture and translate product requirements into circuit specifications, feasibility studies, and optimized RF designs, balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.
- Drive end-to-end NPI execution, including tape-out ownership, mask release, foundry coordination, and adherence to program milestones and risk management
- Develop and execute DFM/DFT strategies, characterization plans, and qualification activities (reliability, ESD, thermal, process variation) to ensure production readiness
- Develop and maintain robust parts and materials processing guidelines, ensuring compliance with quality, traceability, and reliability requirements.
- Work hands-on in the lab using PNA-X and RF measurement equipment to support design introduction, validation, debug, and correlation between simulation, wafer probe, and final test data.
- Implement and monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to track key performance metrics, identify process variation, and drive data-driven yield improvements.
- Conduct yield analysis, root-cause investigation, and continuous improvement to resolve early production issues and ensure manufacturing compliance.
- Collaborate across cross-functional teams and external partners, support IR&D and customer activities, and deliver complete technical documentation (reports, datasheets, readiness reviews) throughout the product lifecycle.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- 5+ years of RF circuit design experience, including RF/analog circuits, FET transistor theory, and microwave fundamentals
- Coursework relating to RF design or Electromagnetics (RF theory).
- Knowledge in active device theory fundamentals (FETs and diodes).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related Engineering curriculum.
- Experience in RF design, simulation, and modeling using tools such as AWR or ADS
- Hands-on RF measurement expertise, including small-signal s-parameters and use of vector network analyzers (VNA)
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Ansys SolidWorks, or similar
- Experience with DoD environments, including familiarity with military qualification and testing standards
- Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication, foundry collaboration (PDKs, process corners), yield analysis, and high-volume manufacturing considerations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage tasks independently
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Benefits At a Glance | Honeywell Aerospace Benefits
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: June 24, 2026
US PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Aerospace is a global leader in aviation products and services, providing advanced solutions for commercial, defense, and space aircraft. We deliver innovative technologies that enhance safety, efficiency, and performance for our customers worldwide. Our commitment to excellence and cutting-edge research drives the future of aerospace innovation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
- 5+ years of RF circuit design experience including RF/analog circuits, FET transistor theory, and microwave fundamentals
- Coursework relating to RF design or Electromagnetics
- Knowledge in active device theory fundamentals (FETs and diodes)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected status)
- Experience in RF design, simulation, and modeling using tools such as AWR or ADS
- Hands-on RF measurement expertise, including s-parameters and use of vector network analyzers (VNA)
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Ansys, SolidWorks, or similar
- Experience with DoD environments and military qualification/testing standards
- Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication, foundry collaboration (PDKs, process corners), yield analysis, and high-volume manufacturing
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
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What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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