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Principal Wireless​/RF Engineer

Listing for: Honeywell Aerospace US LLC
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-08
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 194000 - 242000 USD Yearly USD 194000.00 242000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

We're looking for an experienced and highly skilled Principal RF Design Engineer to join our thriving team in San Jose. In this pivotal role, you will provide leadership and direction in the design and development of advanced RF/Microwave circuits, guiding projects from concept to production. Your deep knowledge of simulation, modeling, and testing will be critical in creating cutting-edge components that are integral to our aerospace and defense product lines.

This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, interact with customers and shape the future of our technology.

Responsibilities
  • Advanced RF/Microwave Design:
    Lead the design and development of complex RF/Microwave circuits and subsystems, including antennas, amplifiers, mixers, switches, filters, and oscillators, using advanced simulation and modeling techniques, in adherence to company Design Guidelines.
  • Complex System Analysis:
    Conduct and oversee comprehensive multistage cascade analyses, ensuring optimal performance of complex RF systems.
  • Test and Validation Leadership:
    Define test strategies, generate test procedures, conduct thorough circuit and reliability analysis, and provide guidance during testing and optimization of prototype circuits and components.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration:

    Collaborate with mechanical engineers, designers, and drafters to ensure seamless integration of electronic designs, overseeing mechanical design and drawing packages.
  • Support production line with testing and troubleshooting in order to meet delivery commitments.
  • Technical Mentorship:
    Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and technicians, offering guidance during the testing, tuning, and optimization of prototype circuits.
  • Process Improvement:
    Champion safety standards, promote a clean and organized workspace, and actively participate in Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, both within your area and across other functions.
  • Project Ownership:
    Take ownership of assigned projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, coupled with 7+ years of hands‑on experience designing and developing advanced microwave and millimeter‑wave subsystems and components. Internship and co‑op experience is included.
  • 7+ years of proven experience utilizing linear simulation tools (e, ADS, Microwave Office) and EM simulation tools (e, HFSS, Sonnet) or similar industry‑standard software.
  • 7+ years of experience using drawing CAD tools (e, Draftsight, AutoCAD) for creating detailed engineering designs.
  • Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
  • Must be a "U.S. Person" under U.S. export laws.
WE VALUE
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, coupled with 8+ years of hands‑on experience designing and developing advanced microwave and millimeter‑wave subsystems and components. Internship and co‑op experience is included.
  • 8+ years of proven experience utilizing linear simulation tools (e, ADS, Microwave Office) and EM simulation tools (e, HFSS, Sonnet) or similar industry‑standard software.
  • 8+ years of experience using drawing CAD tools (e, Draftsight, AutoCAD) for creating detailed engineering designs.
  • Experience in Spice Modeling.
  • DSP and Radar/Antenna Design experience

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.

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…

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