As a CAD Designer II here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in creating detailed and accurate CAD models and drawings that support the design and manufacturing of aerospace products. Your expertise in CAD software and understanding of engineering principles will help ensure that designs meet technical specifications and quality standards.
This role is a part of Honeywell Aerospace’s EDS division as a Mechanical/Electrical CAD Designer supporting the MMIC Technology Center. This growing team of 15+ staff design/develop, optimize/validate and deliver advanced RF and microwave solutions for internal and external customers.
You’ll collaborate with Program Management, Manufacturing/Test Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to transform designs into delivered products. The site also supports test engineering, system architecture, and trade studies, enabling advanced capabilities at board and sub-array levels.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Richardson, TX location on an onsite work schedule.
Responsibilities- Create/revise RF/microwave drawings (part, assembly, installation) using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PADS, Altium.
- Develop accurate drawings, schematics, and flow diagrams from engineering inputs.
- Implement ECOs and maintain production-ready documentation.
- Produce manufacturing-ready drawings/specs; create/modify layouts for PWBs, hybrids, and RF substrates.
- Manage BOMs in PLM and update test procedures/work instructions.
- Improve design quality and manufacturability, support production optimization.
- Collaborate cross-functionally, track ECO workflows and status reporting.
- Perform engineering drafting/design in compliance with standards.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Four (4) years of RF/Microcircuit drafting experience; Associate degree in Drafting, required; training in schematics, PWB and AutoCAD
- Working knowledge of ASME Y 14.5 and related drawing specifications.
- Working knowledge of ASME Y 14.100 and related drawing specifications.
- Strong working knowledge of computer-aided software tools including AutoCAD, SolidWorks and PADS, Altium, or Expedition.
- The ability to review and compare engineering inputs and drawings to identify inconsistencies and determine when corrections as needed.
- This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export law. To be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
WE VALUE
- Associate degree in Drafting, required; training in schematics, PWB and AutoCAD
- Two (2) years of RF circuit design or related experience.
- Knowledge of radar and communication system architecture.
- Working knowledge of ASME Y 14.5 and related drawing specifications.
- Working knowledge of ASME Y 14.100 and related drawing specifications.
- Knowledge of MIC (Microwave Integrated Circuit) design, packaging and processes
- Experience in microwave or millimeter wave electronics packaging design
- Experience with mixed mode, multilayer PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design.
- SAP ERP and Oracle Agile PLM experience is a plus.
- Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and fast learner.
- Ability to work individually and in a team environment and self-motivated.
- Time Management & Organizational skills: adaptability to changing priorities and assignments; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to focus on task at hand and meet expected time completion (ETC); ability to keep an organized workstation and materials.
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 16, 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. Our innovative technologies enhance flight safety, efficiency, and performance, supporting customers worldwide with cutting-edge aerospace systems and components.
Skills Required
- Two (2) years of Electronics drafting experience
- Strong knowledge of IPC standards
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, PADS, Altium, or Expedition
- Ability to review and compare engineering inputs and drawings to identify inconsistencies and determine corrections
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Associate degree in Drafting; training in schematics, PWB and AutoCAD
- Two (2) years of RF circuit design or related experience
- Knowledge of radar and communication system architecture
- Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 drawing specifications
- Working knowledge of ASME Y14.100 drawing specifications
- Knowledge of MIC design, packaging and processes
- Experience in microwave or millimeter wave electronics packaging design
- Experience with mixed mode, multilayer PCB design
- SAP ERP and Oracle Agile PLM experience
- Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and fast learner
- Ability to work individually and in a team environment and self-motivated
- Time management and organizational skills, adaptability to changing priorities
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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