As a Senior RF/Microwave Design Engineer here at Honeywell, you will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of advanced engineering solutions that drive innovation, performance, and reliability across critical systems. You will work within cross-functional teams on complex projects that support next-generation products and technologies.
In this role, you will contribute to the development of sophisticated Software Defined Radio solutions for space communications systems, ensuring robust design, integration, and performance of components and subsystems. Your strong technical expertise and hands-on approach will be essential in delivering high-quality, reliable systems that meet demanding mission and customer requirements. You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Edinburgh, UK location on an on-site work schedule.
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.
Key responsibilities
- Design and develop RF hardware for communication systems from UHF to Ka Band for telemetry, telecommand and datalink applications
- Design active RF circuits including LNAs, SSPAs, driver amplifiers, mixers, frequency converters, frequency synthesizers and PLLs
- Perform RF architecture trades, link budgets, gain/noise analysis, linearity, and dynamic range calculations
- Develop RF schematics, perform component selection, and support PCB layout
- Conduct RF simulations using tools such as AWR, ADS, CST, HFSS, and MATLAB
- Perform RF testing and troubleshooting using VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, and noise figure analysers
- Support environmental and qualification testing (EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, etc.)
- Investigate and resolve RF performance issues across development, integration, and production
- Produce technical documentation (design reports, test procedures, verification reports, design reviews)
- Support product owner and project engineer in product development and meeting technical milestones
- Support customer technical interactions and design reviews
Key skills and qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
- Proven track record in designing and testing active RF circuits and systems
- Minimum 5 years’ industrial experience in RF/microwave hardware development
- Strong understanding of RF system analysis, including:
- RF Line-up analysis
- Link budget calculation
- Linearity, Intermodulation, EVM, transmitter performance
- Noise figure, SNR, BER, Receiver sensitivity
- Phase noise and frequency synthesis
- Hands-on experience with RF measurements and debugging
- Ability to work independently on complex technical tasks with limited supervision
- Proven experience in developing and delivering engineering solutions from requirements through to implementation
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality delivery
We Value
- Experience in aerospace, defence, or space communication systems, including exposure to mission-critical RF applications
- Experience in telemetry, telecommand, or satellite communication systems, with familiarity in SDR-based and digital communication architectures
- Understanding of RF system lifecycle and qualification processes, including EMI/EMC, environmental testing, and product certification
- Familiarity with advanced radio architectures, including FPGA-based systems and high-speed digital interfaces
- Experience supporting formal engineering design reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and structured development processes
- Strong technical ownership and accountability, with the ability to take designs from development through integration and delivery
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and across multidisciplinary teams
- Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving capability in complex RF/system environments
- Commitment to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and high-quality delivery in a fast-paced environment
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
- Minimum 5 years' industrial experience in RF/microwave hardware development
- Proven track record designing and testing active RF circuits and systems (LNAs, SSPAs, mixers, frequency converters, synthesizers, PLLs)
- Experience conducting RF simulations using tools such as AWR, ADS, CST, HFSS and MATLAB
- Hands-on experience with RF measurements and debugging using VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes and noise figure analysers
- Strong understanding of RF system analysis including link budget, noise figure, SNR, BER, linearity, intermodulation, EVM, phase noise and receiver sensitivity
- Ability to work independently on complex technical tasks with limited supervision
- Proven experience developing and delivering engineering solutions from requirements through to implementation
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality delivery
- Experience in aerospace, defence, or space communication systems (mission-critical RF applications)
- Experience in telemetry, telecommand or satellite communication systems and SDR-based/digital communication architectures
- Familiarity with FPGA-based systems and high-speed digital interfaces
- Understanding of RF system lifecycle and qualification processes including EMI/EMC and environmental testing
- Experience supporting formal engineering design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and structured development processes
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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