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Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider Honeywell Aerospace!
We have an exciting opportunity as Principal 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 materials used for solder assembly of Radio Frequency (RF) and Digital packages. Installing control systems and starting, running and upgrading the processes; ensures all processes, 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 programs, support development, supplier source selection and resolve production difficulties related to any of the following:
- Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Printed Circuit Board defects (IPC-6012/6018, including coupon analysis)
- Solder assembly defects (IPC-610)
- Solder technology, including the use of unusual solder alloys
- Tin Whisker mitigation and assessment
- Radio Frequency (RF) performance of circuit boards, and passive components (caps, coils, substrates, RF and microwave filters) and coaxial structures.
- Epoxy adhesives, Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) compounds, and thermal transfer compounds
- Thermal Interface Materials (TIM) materials, hand soldering techniques, and SMT rework.
- Electronic circuit operation in the RF and digital area.
- Interface and provide prime and subprime customer and vendor support
- 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 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.
US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT
Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or Physics related discipline
- Ten years (10) years process engineering experience and knowledge of Electrical/RF Engineering
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Aerospace and Defense industry experience
- Knowledge of Printed Wiring Boards assembly and chassis integration as well as surface mount technology
- Hands-on experience in the assembly and testing area
- Senior RF/electronic technician knowledge
WE VALUE
- Master’s degree in engineering, Physical Science, or Physics related discipline.
- Fifteen (15) years’ process engineering experience
- Aerospace and Defense industry experience
- Knowledge of PWB assembly and chassis integration
- Hands-on experience in the assembly and testing area
- Senior RF/electronic technician knowledge
The annual base salary range for this position is $166,750-$208,150. 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or Physics related discipline
- Ten years process engineering experience and knowledge of Electrical/RF Engineering
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Aerospace and Defense industry experience
- Knowledge of Printed Wiring Boards assembly and chassis integration and surface mount technology (SMT)
- Hands-on experience in the assembly and testing area
- Senior RF/electronic technician knowledge
- Master's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or Physics related discipline
- Fifteen years process engineering experience (preferred)
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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