As a Director of Research and Development here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will lead the strategic direction and execution of our R&D initiatives, playing a key role in driving innovation, managing technology development, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.
You will report directly to the Sr. Director of Engineering, and you’ll work out of our Lansdale, PA location on a 9/80 work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the future of technology development by fostering innovation, aligning R&D efforts with business goals, and leading a talented team to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance Honeywell Aerospace’s competitive edge.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with executive leadership to integrate R&D efforts into the company's overall strategic plan
- Drive research and development initiatives to explore new technologies and methodologies
- Oversee internal RDE programs, in coordination with program management, to ensure successful execution for technical, schedule, and development cost
- Apply strong engineering and programmatic judgement to drive risk and opportunity management
- Mentor other engineers
- Perform EW Systems and components requirements analysis and decomposition
- Interact with external customers to drive growth opportunities
- Drive technical innovation that grows our portfolio of products
- Work directly with Business Leadership to contribute to development of Business Strategy and Technology Roadmaps
- Work Closely with Business Development and other organizations on pursuits, white papers, RFI’s, technical proposals and collaborative efforts
- Lead Special Programs as key TPOC (Technical Point of Contact)
YOU MUST HAVE
- 8+ years of experience leading research and development projects within a technology environment and 10+ years’ experience overall
- Proven track record of technical leadership and project management involving Electronic Warfare and Radar Systems
- Strong knowledge of R&D processes, innovation management, and technology integration
- Experience managing complex project portfolios and aligning R&D activities with business objectives
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Degree in Engineering
WE VALUE
- Advanced degree in Engineering
- Strong defense industry contacts
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
- An active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance (Prefer individuals with TS 704 equivalent)
US PERSONS REQUIREMENT
Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status under asylum or refugee.
About us:
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.
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/
POSTING TIMELINE
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.
Skills Required
- 8+ years experience leading research and development projects and 10+ years overall
- Proven technical leadership and project management involving Electronic Warfare and Radar Systems
- Strong knowledge of R&D processes, innovation management, and technology integration
- Experience managing complex project portfolios and aligning R&D activities with business objectives
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Degree in Engineering
- U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected status under asylum or refugee (US persons requirement)
- Work out of Lansdale, PA on a 9/80 work schedule
- Advanced degree in Engineering
- Strong defense industry contacts
- An active Secret or Top Secret security clearance (TS 704 equivalent preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
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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