Honeywell Aerospace is a global provider of integrated avionics, navigation systems, engines, and aerospace service solutions. Our work consists of bringing new products to market while continuing to push the boundaries of technology through innovative research.
We are seeking an engineer or scientist (M.S. or Ph.D.) who will pursue applied research in the area of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) inertial sensors, both gyroscopes and accelerometers. The potential areas of research and development include MEMS device design, device physics, electrical and/or mechanical simulations, sensor testing, and data analysis.
The scientist will be expected to develop new concepts, write project proposals, and develop new technologies for future products. This will include understanding customer requirements and translating those into device and product requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and development activities aligned with organizational goals and objectives
- Design and conduct experiments, simulations, and analyses to drive new technology and product development
- Lead ideation, conceptualization, and prototyping of innovative solutions
- Collaborate with internal and external partners
- Ensure R&D projects meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and quality protocols
- Contribute to strategies for successful commercialization of R&D innovations
YOU MUST HAVE
- Masters in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline and 7 years experience.
- Experience with development, testing, and troubleshooting of sensors and their associated electronics.
- Must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or have protected status.
WE VALUE
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline and 5 years of experience.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Program leadership experience
- Experience with two or more of the following:
- Test techniques particularly focused on high performance sensors; writing test plans; developing data collection software/tools; analysis and interpretation of data; measurements over applied environmental conditions such as temperature, rotation, acceleration, vibration, magnetic field, etc.
- Embedded software development (e.g., FPGA, DSP).
- Analog electronics development including sensor electronics technology, low noise circuit design, and optimization of circuit layouts.
- Digital electronics development (e.g., ADC, DAC, SPI interfaces).
- Analytical capability to design transducers using mechanical and electrical analysis, simulation, and/or finite element modelling using tools such as COMSOL or ANSYS.
- Ability to understand the physics and demonstrate capability of modeling sensors and microsystems using first principles, equations, and simulation tools, and translate these modeling results into improvements in device performance.
- Prior experience with micro-electromechanical systems and microfabrication processes.
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.
The annual base salary range for this position is 150,000- 175,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell 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.
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
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline with 7 years of experience
- Experience with development, testing, and troubleshooting of sensors and associated electronics
- U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected status (asylum/refugee)
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline (preferred alternative to M.S.)
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Program leadership experience
- Test techniques for high-performance sensors, test plan development, data collection software/tools, environmental measurements (temperature, vibration, magnetic fields, rotation, acceleration)
- Embedded software development experience (e.g., FPGA, DSP)
- Analog electronics development including low-noise circuit design and circuit layout optimization
- Digital electronics development (ADC, DAC, SPI interfaces)
- Analytical capability using simulation/FEA tools such as COMSOL or ANSYS for transducer design
- Ability to model sensors and microsystems from first principles and translate results into improved device performance
- Prior experience with MEMS and microfabrication processes
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.
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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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