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.
- 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
- Minimum of 2 years of Electronics drafting experience
- Strong knowledge of IPC standards
- 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.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
WE VALUE
- Associate degree in Drafting, required; training in schematics, PWB and AutoCAD
- Minimum of 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.
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.
BENEFITS
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/
ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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 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: July 31, 2026
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Skills Required
- Minimum of 2 years of Electronics drafting experience
- Strong knowledge of IPC standards
- 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)
- Minimum of 2 years of RF circuit design or related experience
- Knowledge of radar and communication system architecture
- Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100 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
- 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; ability to maintain confidentiality
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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