Join Honeywell's Advanced and Applied Technology team in Torrance, CA, as an Advanced R&D Engineer. In this role, you will leverage your deep technical expertise to tackle complex global challenges and spearhead innovation within the organization. As a pivotal member of the team, you will lead the ideation and implementation of transformative technologies that align with Honeywell's strategic goals. Your position will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams and reporting directly to the team lead while following a hybrid work model.
You will play a critical role in shaping the future of technology at Honeywell. Your responsibilities will include ensuring efficient project execution, driving innovation, and contributing to Honeywell's success as a forefront leader in the industry. Be ready to make a global impact, engage in a collaborative environment, and advance your career in an organization where innovation knows no limits!
At Honeywell, our leaders are crucial in nurturing and supporting our employees to excel and instigate change throughout the company. You will be instrumental in building a diverse and capable team by recruiting talent, mentoring future leaders, enhancing employee engagement, and promoting an inclusive culture.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide advanced technical expertise in designing, developing, and testing groundbreaking solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary R&D teams, cultivating a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies that can enhance product development.
- Conduct comprehensive research to generate intellectual property (IP) and contribute to patent applications.
- Assess technologies for alignment with the future direction of products and projects.
- Conduct in-depth technology assessments to aid in informed strategic decision-making.
- Facilitate the seamless transfer of technology from R&D to manufacturing or operational teams.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and project-related risks to ensure project success.
- Develop and execute comprehensive risk management strategies.
YOU MUST HAVE
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
- Ability to work in the Honeywell office for at least three days per week.
- Experience in air and thermal control systems.
WE VALUE
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related fields.
- PMP certification or graduation from the PM Academy.
- Proven leadership abilities and experience in motivating and developing teams.
- Creative and innovative mindset.
- Significant experience within the engineering discipline.
- Experience in new product and technology development in regulated environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex challenges.
- Ability to thrive in a matrixed organizational structure.
- Experience collaborating with global teams across different time zones.
- A solid track record of successful contributions to various products and projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on accountability, approachability, and adaptability to changing priorities.
The annual base salary or/ hourly pay range for this position is $127,000. $158,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
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.
Due to US export control laws, must be a US citizen, permanent resident or have protected status.
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 30, 2026
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field
- At least 3 years of relevant industry experience
- Ability to work in the Honeywell office at least three days per week
- Experience in air and thermal control systems
- US citizen, permanent resident, or have protected status (due to export control laws)
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related fields
- PMP certification or graduation from the PM Academy
- Proven leadership and experience motivating and developing teams
- Experience in new product and technology development in regulated environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization and collaborate with global teams
- Strong interpersonal skills, accountability, approachability, and adaptability
- Track record of successful contributions to products and projects
- Creative and innovative mindset
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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