At Honeywell Aerospace, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.
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Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity as Lead Process Engineer at Electromagnetic Defensive Solutions, Defense Systems organization, located at our San Diego, CA location!
In this role you will develop industrial processes for Microelectronics, with an emphasis on laser welding of aluminum packages, hermetic testing using an optical leak tester, finishing processes of paint and marking with inks and or label equipment and supporting systems operate to their maximum effectiveness, within specified safety and cost constraints, and that all products are of the desired quality; performs evaluations and analysis of processes related to issues in electronic systems and assemblies; determine and implement corrective actions to improve processes.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee multiple process labs in the downstream process and support development, supplier source selection and resolve production difficulties related to any of the following:
- Laser and seam seal of microelectronic packages
- Laser cutting of duroid and absorber materials using fiber lasers
- Laser cutting and drilling of ceramic materials using Co2 lasers
- Seam Seal of kovar packages
- Paint and marking of electronic assemblies
- Epoxy adhesives, Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) compounds, and thermal transfer compounds
- Interface with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers and material suppliers to modify and enhance manufacturability of products; accountable for yields of highly complex processes.
- Develop processes within design guidelines that promote process capability including creating, checking and releasing formal documentation.
- Perform detailed Design of Experiments (DOE) and analyze results using statistical methodology, document and evaluate processes.
- Provide fixture design concepts to mechanical engineering and drafting.
- Actively participate in design review gates from concept, development, prototype to production readiness
- Mentor and guidance to less experienced process engineers.
- Participate in safety training and comply with safety policies and practices.
- Collaborate in team meetings and activities as appropriate.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Develop processes within design guidelines that promote process capability including creating, checking and releasing formal documentation.
- Perform detailed Design of Experiments (DOE) and analyze results using statistical methodology, document, and evaluation processes.
- Provide fixture design concepts to mechanical engineering and drafting.
- Actively participate in design review gates from concept, development, prototype to production readiness.
- Mentor and provide guidance to early career process engineers.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or Physics related discipline.
- Seven years (7) years of process engineering experience and knowledge of Electrical/RF Engineering.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Master’s degree in engineering, Physical Science, or Physics related discipline.
- Ten (10) years’ process engineering experience
- Aerospace and Defense industry experience
WE VALUE
The annual base salary range for this position is $139,000 - $174,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace 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.
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.
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.
OUR COMPANY
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.
As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
We operate through three business areas:
- Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
- Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
- Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, physical science, physics, or a related discipline
- Seven years of process engineering experience
- Knowledge of electrical/RF engineering
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Master's degree in engineering, physical science, physics, or a related discipline
- Ten years of process engineering experience
- Aerospace and defense industry experience
- U.S. person status under applicable export control regulations
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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