As a Engr II Wireless/ RF Engineer specializing in Antenna Technology at Honeywell Aerospace (HONA), your technical contributions in Antenna Design and Development will have a significant impact on the company. Your primary role will be in the design and development of advanced Defense antenna products in support of Electronic Warfare systems for land, sea and air. Additional activity will include supporting the broader aerospace business of HONA.
Your knowledge and experience of Electromagnetics as applied to aperture design, simulation, development and test and creative problem-solving skills will enable HONA to develop cutting-edge products to support the warfighter and needs of our customers. Your collaboration with the engineering and manufacturing team to satisfy customer requirements and provide innovative solutions will strengthen our relationships and drive customer satisfaction.
You will report directly to our Antenna Engineering Manager, and you’ll work at our Lansdale, PA location with an On-site work 9/80 schedule.
The technology and business at this site have over 75 years of development of antenna products and subsystems for defense applications. The site includes over a dozen antenna test facilities including seven (7) anechoic chambers, Compact range, Nearfield scanner and multiple outdoor ranges. Additionally, the site includes specialty antenna test and tune stations, Load Chambers and High-Power test facilities for both room temperature and wide ranging environmentally testing of antennas. A wide range of antenna products and subsystems spanning 3 MHz to 110 GHz are developed and manufactured at this site spanning narrow band patch antennas to 50:1 broad band antenna for low power and high-power applications.
In this role as a Engr II Wireless RF Engineer specializing in Antenna technology at HONA, your impact will be significant. You will be at the forefront of developing and implementing cutting-edge antenna technologies that have a direct impact on the organization and its customers. Your work will contribute to the advancement of aperture products, enabling smarter and more efficient military and commercial aerospace systems.
In this dynamic environment you will participate in designing, developing and testing sophisticated Antennas and RF feeds used in a wide variety of Aerospace and Defense applications, providing protection to our warfighters. The successful candidate will have a solid theoretical background in Electromagnetics and RF/Microwave theory and will also have creative skills to bring a product from concept to field use.
- Design and modeling of RF/Microwave Antennas and elements from 3 MHz to 110 GHz, for a variety of applications utilizing computer design tools such as HFSS, ADS, AWR, CST, GRASP, WIPL, and MATLAB
- Microstrip, Horn, Spiral, Dipole, Blade, Patch, Reflector antenna and Interferometers / AESA antenna element design and fabrication including product qualification and support to production and technical proposals
- Work with other engineers and advisors to support our varied antenna products and subsystems, (CNI, Munitions, Missile, Electronic Warfare, Situational Awareness & Self-protection, Interferometers, AESA and other) antenna products and development
- Design, analysis and test of RF/Microwave Antennas, hybrids, feed structures, filters and elements for a variety of applications
- Documentation of design elements, antenna test procedures and support to Mechanical Engineering for design/drafting and R&M engineering.
- Set up and operational testing and evaluation of engineering hardware in a laboratory environment
- Part Time Travel (less than 10%) expected to support across sites for production support, as well as customer meetings, trade shows, etc.
- Preparation and presentation of customer support meetings such as TIMs, PDRs, CDRs, etc.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Academics in Electromagnetics, RF and/or Antenna
- 3 years’ experience in RF/Microwave Antenna design
- 3 years’ experience with Antenna simulation software HFSS, CST, GRASP, WIPL, and MATLAB
- 1 year experience with RF measurements including VSWR, Insertion Loss, Phase, Coupling, Pattern and Gain measurements, etc.
- Experience operating PC using standard applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, etc.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
WE VALUE
- Desired Advanced Engineering degrees like EE (Electrical Engineering), ME (Mechanical Engineering) etc.
- Academics in Electromagnetics, RF and Antenna
- Experience in RF/Microwave Antenna design
- Experience with Antenna simulation software HFSS, CST, GRASP, WIPL, and MATLAB
- Experience with RF measurements including VSWR, Insertion Loss, Phase, Coupling, Pattern and Gain measurements, etc.
- Experience operating PC using standard applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, etc.
- Academics in Electromagnetics, RF and Antenna
- Knowledge of RF/Microwave Antenna design
- Knowledge of RF measurements including VSWR, Insertion Loss, Phase, Coupling, Pattern and Gain measurements, etc.
- Modeling of RF/Microwave Antennas and elements from 3 MHz to 110 GHz, for a variety of applications utilizing computer design tools such as HFSS, ADS, AWR, CST, GRASP, WIPL, and MATLAB
- RF Materials
- Military documentation configuration and control general knowledge
- Knowledge of RF system considerations such as path loss calculation, cascade noise figure, and intercept point
- Strong analytical and test skills
- Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
- Multitask and adjust to changing priorities.
- Strong communication skills both verbally and in written format.
- Ability to work in a technical team on antenna centric development programs with cross functional group of Mechanical, Electrical, System and R&M engineers.
- Ability to document technical information with applications to Performance Compliance, White Papers, Technical proposal documents.
- Good presentation skills for internal and customer meetings, reviews, and updates
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT
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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
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/
ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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.
ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT
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
Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.
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. Posting date, August 17, 2026
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Academics in Electromagnetics, RF and/or Antenna
- 3 years' experience in RF/Microwave Antenna design
- 3 years' experience with antenna simulation software (HFSS, CST, GRASP, WIPL, MATLAB)
- 1 year experience with RF measurements (VSWR, insertion loss, phase, coupling, pattern, gain)
- Experience operating PC using standard applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee/refugee)
- Advanced engineering degree (EE, ME)
- Experience with ADS and AWR simulation tools
- Knowledge of RF system considerations (path loss, cascade noise figure, intercept point)
- Experience with military documentation configuration and control
- Strong analytical, test, writing and interpersonal skills
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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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