As an RF Systems Engineer here at Honeywell, you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and optimizing radio frequency systems that support aerospace applications. Your expertise will contribute to advancing avionics technology, ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of aircraft systems through innovative RF solutions.
You will report directly to our engineering leadership and you’ll work out of our Woburn, MA location on an on-site work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the development and enhancement of wireless and RF systems critical to aerospace technology, supporting Honeywell's mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions that improve flight safety and operational efficiency.
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ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities
- Requirements generation/review/management and the decomposition/allocation into appropriate sub-system/component levels
- Design/allocate functional elements of a system; RF/antenna, digital, I/O, SW, Mechanical
- Generate system block diagrams, interconnection drawings (ICDs), and assembly outline drawings
- Conduct trade analysis, architectural studies, and characteristic modeling for performance
- Propose technical solutions and define potential impacts on cost, schedule and programmatic risk
- Calculate/generate models, RF chains, or simulations aiding in deriving/allocating requirements or predicted performance for compliance
- Recommend, plan, lead, review, and identify risks for R&D efforts
- Integrate and test modules or subsystems in various laboratory or field environments
- Generate technical material/estimates for submission and/or briefing to internal/external customers
- Occasional domestic travel to support government/industry sponsored activities; industry-days, CONOP exercises, technical interchanges
- Present to senior leadership and customers regularly
Relocation for this position may be provided for eligible applicants.
QualificationsYOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
- Four (4) years of technical work experience with RF design exposure
- One (1) year of experience performing RF measurements such as; VSWR, Noise Figure, Gain, Compression using test equipment (e.g. network analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, etc.)
- One (1) year of experience working with frequencies from microwave to millimeter wave (10 to 40 Ghz)
- Must be a “US Citizen” with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
WE VALUE
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems, or Physics
- Fifteen (10) + years of RF technical work, primarily in the Defense Industry
- Created printed circuit designs, schematic captures (e.g. Altium), or 3D printed devices
- Designed to and/or specified requirements for EW, radar, or communication systems
- RF/microwave principles and subsystem analysis methodologies
- Integration, validation & verification experience for system compliance determination
- Experience programming with MATLAB or other scripting language (e.g. Python), simulation tools (e.g. AWR, ADS, HFSS, or CST)
- Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS), and model-based systems engineering methodology (e.g. CATIA)
- Strong verbal communication skills with ability to present data and explain results to key stakeholders
- Active DOD Secret Clearance
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/
Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements
ABOUT HONEYWELLJoin 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.
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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.
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. Posting Date: 07/17/2026
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)
- Four years of technical work experience with RF design exposure
- One year experience performing RF measurements (VSWR, Noise Figure, Gain, Compression) using test equipment (network analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope)
- One year experience working with frequencies from microwave to millimeter wave (10 to 40 GHz)
- U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security 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.
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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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