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As an R&D Engr/Scientist I - RF at Honeywell Aerospace, you will contribute to the design, simulation and analysis of RF and radar systems for advanced products and applications. You will work with a multidisciplinary engineering team on antennas, antenna arrays, microwave circuits and radar subsystems, using ANSYS HFSS for electromagnetic simulation, AWR Microwave Office for RF and microwave circuit design, and MATLAB and Python for modelling, automation, data analysis and radar-signal-processing tasks. This role is suited to an engineer with strong fundamentals, relevant software experience and a willingness to learn through engineering design and simulation.
Responsibilities
- Design, model and optimize RF and microwave components, antennas, antenna arrays, feed networks and related subsystems for specified frequency bands and performance requirements.
- Create and validate full-wave electromagnetic models in ANSYS HFSS, including geometry definition, material assignment, ports, boundary conditions, meshing, parametric sweeps and optimization.
- Use AWR Microwave Office for RF and microwave circuit design, matching-network development, S-parameter analysis, tuning, optimization and circuit-to-EM co-simulation.
- Develop MATLAB and Python scripts for engineering calculations, simulation automation, visualization, radar performance analysis and algorithm prototyping.
- Analyse antenna and microwave performance using parameters such as return loss, VSWR, insertion loss, isolation, gain, efficiency, radiation patterns, polarization and bandwidth.
- Support radar-system studies involving link budgets, radar range calculations, waveform analysis, beamforming, detection performance and range-Doppler processing, as applicable to the project.
- Prepare clear technical documentation, simulation reports, presentations and design-review material.
Collaborate with RF, antenna, radar, mechanical, embedded-software and systems engineers throughout the product-development lifecycle
QualificationsYOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognized institution in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, Applied Physics or a closely related discipline.
- Hands-on academic, internship or professional experience in RF, microwave, antenna or radar engineering. Candidates are not restricted to graduates of any particular group of institutions.
- Practical experience with ANSYS HFSS for electromagnetic modelling and antenna or microwave-component simulation.
- Practical experience with AWR Microwave Office for RF and microwave circuit design and analysis.
- Working proficiency in MATLAB and Python for numerical analysis, engineering automation, signal processing or simulation post-processing.
- Sound understanding of electromagnetic theory, transmission lines, Smith charts, impedance matching, S-parameters, microwave networks and fundamental antenna concepts.
- Ability to interpret simulation results and communicate technical findings clearly.
WE VALUE
- Exposure to phased arrays, beamforming, MIMO antennas, FMCW radar, pulse-Doppler radar or radar signal processing.
- Knowledge of RF system budgets, noise figure, linearity, receiver sensitivity, power-amplifier concepts and electromagnetic compatibility.
- Experience in simulation optimization, scripting, version control and structured technical documentation.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, teamwork and a willingness to continuously develop new technical skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics and Communication, Electrical, Telecommunication, RF/Microwave Engineering, Applied Physics or related discipline.
- Hands-on academic, internship or professional experience in RF, microwave, antenna or radar engineering.
- Practical experience with ANSYS HFSS for electromagnetic modelling and antenna or microwave-component simulation.
- Practical experience with AWR Microwave Office for RF and microwave circuit design and analysis.
- Working proficiency in MATLAB and Python for numerical analysis, automation, signal processing or simulation post-processing.
- Sound understanding of electromagnetic theory, transmission lines, Smith charts, impedance matching, S-parameters, microwave networks and fundamental antenna concepts.
- Ability to interpret simulation results and communicate technical findings clearly.
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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