As a RF Engineer IV you will take ownership of a high fidelity end-to-end model & simulation for various phased array and radar applications; develop and integrate signal processing functions and conduct sub-system trade studies; act as system engineer to guide architecture design decisions and define requirements on proposals; apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as Radio Frequency (RF) and digital applications.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:
- Design RF Circuits using simulation tools, generate BOM, and identify necessary equipment and components to perform test
- Interface with a layout engineer for PCB tape-out
- Tune and troubleshoot RF Circuits to meet spec requirement in self-guided manner
Train and give technical guidance to other engineer - Identify the bottlenecks of the technical progress in early stage and address the issue
- Understand & Provide Power supply, thermal, mechanical, & reliability requirement of RF components
- Provide Input power, VSWR, & filtering requirements to System Engineering
- Provide FIT against BOM list and evaluate possible failure paths
- Assist Product transition from Engineering to Manufacturing, including writing
- Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) and assembly of RF Circuits
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or STEM Degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
- Five (5) plus years’ experience in design and tuning of High Power Amplifier (>10W)
- Experience RF circuit simulation experience
- Experience in RF component testing
- Experience with Product transition from Engineering to Manufacturing, including writing Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) and assembly of Power Amplifier
- ADS/AWR/SPICE circuit simulation experience or equivalent
- Good oral and written communication skills to interface with key internal and external customers
- In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires US Person.
Preferred Qualifications:
• MS degree in Electrical Engineering or PhysicsEight
• Eight (8) years technical research role experience
• Design experience in RF components, such as combiner, filter, switch, mixer, circulator, VCO, Power Amp and antenna.
• HFSS simulation experience
• Familiar with thermal consideration in PA design
• PCB/chip-on-board design, test, and layout experience
• MTBF calculation and circuit failure analysis experience
• MMIC design and experience in interacting with Foundry
• GaN, GaAs, InP or LDMOS semiconductor experience
• Load-Pull experience
• Active DOD Secret Clearance
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL Aerospace
In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell Aerospace 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), Paid Holidays, and this role may be eligible for a 9/80 schedule.
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. Job Posting Date: January 5,2026.
U.S. 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 an individual who has protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components, and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flights. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally.
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/
Skills Required
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or STEM degree
- Five (5) plus years experience in design and tuning of High Power Amplifier (>10W)
- RF circuit simulation experience
- RF component testing experience
- Product transition from Engineering to Manufacturing, including writing Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) and assembly of Power Amplifier
- ADS/AWR/SPICE circuit simulation experience
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance; must be U.S. Person
- MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics
- Eight (8) years technical research role experience
- Design experience in RF components (combiner, filter, switch, mixer, circulator, VCO, Power Amp, antenna)
- HFSS simulation experience
- Familiarity with thermal considerations in PA design
- PCB/chip-on-board design, test, and layout experience
- MTBF calculation and circuit failure analysis experience
- MMIC design and interaction with foundry
- Experience with GaN, GaAs, InP or LDMOS semiconductor technologies
- Load-Pull experience
- Active DOD Secret Clearance
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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