As an Advanced Systems Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in the design, implementation, and management of complex systems and solutions that drive innovation, safety, and efficiency across various industries. You will work within cross-functional teams on cutting-edge projects that transform the way businesses operate.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Edinburgh, UK location on an on-site work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the development of advanced Software Defined Radio solutions for space communications systems, ensuring the design and architectural aspects of these complex systems meet Honeywell Aerospace's quality standards and industry best practices. Your leadership and technical expertise will be essential in delivering innovative, reliable, and high-performance communication systems that support critical space missions.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Define and develop RF system and subsystem architectures for aerospace, space and defence applications
- Translate customer, platform and system-level requirements into clear and verifiable RF subsystem requirements
- Own products to drive technical decisions during design phases and ensure technical progress is on track to meet the project milestones
- Contribute to technical trade studies and make evidence-based architecture and design recommendations
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including RF, hardware, firmware, mechanical and systems engineers to integrate system components effectively and ensure final product meets the requirements
- Define RF verification and validation strategies, test requirements and acceptance criteria
- Support laboratory integration, troubleshooting and RF performance testing
- Analyse test results and investigate system-level RF performance issues
- Support environmental and qualification testing including EMC/EMI, thermal, vibration and other relevant aerospace qualification activities
- Analyse test results and investigate system-level RF performance issues
- Participate in and, where appropriate, lead technical reviews including requirements reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews and qualification reviews
- Support the Engineering Manager in resource planning, project scheduling, and reporting to senior leadership
- Contribute to continuous improvement of RF engineering processes, methods and design practices.
Qualifications
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Physics or a related engineering discipline.
- 4+ years of industrial experience in RF systems engineering
- Strong understanding of RF system analysis, including:
- RF link budget calculation
- Linearity, Intermodulation, EVM, transmitter performance
- Noise figure, SNR, BER, Receiver sensitivity
- RF interference and spurious performance
- Strong command of applicable industry standards such as MIL-STD, ECSS, etc.
- Practical experience in requirements capture, decomposition and traceability as well as verification and validation
- Technical risk management and definition of mitigation strategies
- Comprehensive knowledge in RF system integration, implementation, and troubleshooting
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both specialist and non-specialist stakeholders
- Hands on experience with interpreting RF measurements and systematically troubleshooting complex RF problems
- Practical experience with RF laboratory equipment such as vector network analysers, spectrum analysers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, noise figure measurement equipment
- Experience producing high-quality engineering documentation and technical reports.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
We Value
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in active RF design engineering is highly desirable
- Experience in radar systems engineering is considered a plus
- Experience in leading complex communication system integration projects in aerospace or space domains
- Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies in space communications and software defined radio
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving capability
- Focus on delivery to meet the project milestones
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform
crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation, and diversity.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline.
- 4+ years of industrial experience in RF systems engineering.
- Strong understanding of RF system analysis, including link budgets, linearity, intermodulation, EVM, transmitter performance, noise figure, SNR, BER, receiver sensitivity, interference, and spurious performance.
- Strong knowledge of applicable industry standards such as MIL-STD and ECSS.
- Experience with requirements capture, decomposition, traceability, verification, and validation.
- Experience with technical risk management and mitigation strategies.
- Knowledge of RF system integration, implementation, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information to specialist and non-specialist stakeholders.
- Hands-on experience interpreting RF measurements and troubleshooting complex RF problems.
- Practical experience using vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, and noise figure measurement equipment.
- Experience producing engineering documentation and technical reports.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Hands-on active RF design engineering experience.
- Radar systems engineering experience.
- Experience leading complex communication system integration projects in aerospace or space domains.
- Knowledge of space communications and Software Defined Radio technologies.
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.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
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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