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RF/Radar R&D Engineer/Scientist Project Manager

Plymouth, MNHybridFull Time$137,000–$197,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • RF/Radar
  • R&D
  • Project Manager
  • Advanced Tech
  • engineering design
  • project proposal
  • research engineers
  • stakeholders
  • project execution
  • operational excellence

Nice to have

  • technical discipline
  • communicate ideas
  • communicate results
  • research sponsors
  • scientific peers
  • business leadership

Role summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an RF/Radar R&D Engineer/Scientist Project Manager to lead and manage projects within their Advanced Tech RF/Radar team. This role involves engineering design, project proposal management, and serving as the primary liaison between internal customers and the research team. The ideal candidate will independently manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on schedule, within scope, and within budget, driving operational excellence and fiscal accountability. Responsibilities include guiding engineering teams, managing proposals, budgets, resources, and timelines, and engaging directly with customers to define needs and develop solutions. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 6+ years of project management or systems engineering experience, and 2+ years of leading engineering project teams. Aerospace or Defense research experience, along with specific Radar/RF expertise, is essential.

As an RF/Radar R&D Engineer/Scientist Project Manager, you will lead and manage projects in our RF/Radar team in Advanced Tech, work on engineering design, and manage project proposal efforts. As a proactive Project Manager, you will partner closely with research engineers and stakeholders to independently manage projects from proposal through delivery. This role drives operational excellence through disciplined execution, fiscal accountability, and strategic value driven mindset that ensures our projects deliver measurable business impact.

As a Lead Project Engineer, you will serve as primary liaison between internal customers and the engineering research team. This role independently manages projects from intake through closure, ensuring creative deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget.

This position requires a proactive, organized professional who can lead projects across the RF/Radar team portfolio. As a Lead Project Engineer, you will partner closely with Honeywell businesses, technical leads, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Management: work with Project Stakeholders and business leadership to ensure successful project execution.
  • Project Leadership: guide, motivate, and direct engineering teams to achieve business goals by taking ownership of the outcomes, inspiring and aligning the team, and fostering collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in project management or systems engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience leading engineering project teams across multidisciplinary initiatives while managing multiple projects at one time.
  • Aerospace or Defense research experience.
  • Experience with Radar/RF, Antenna design, Radar signal processing, Radar system architecture, and/or phased arrays.
  • Full ownership of project proposals, budget management, resource allocation, and timeline execution.
  • Direct engagement with customers and partners to define their needs and requirements, then apply your skills to find creative solutions through rigorous analysis, engineering, and experimentation.

WE VALUE

  • An advanced degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline, such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
  • Effectively communicate your ideas and results to research sponsors, scientific peers, and business leadership, through effective presentations, publications, and the writing of proposals.
  • Strong understanding of aircraft and avionics integration.
  • Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex hardware and software technical issues.
  • High degree of creativity and independence in problem-solving and project management.
  • PMP project management certification.

US PERSONS REQUIREMENT

  • Due to contractual requirements and compliance with US export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a US Person, a US citizen, or a US permanent resident. 

The annual base salary range for this position in Minnesota is $137,000-172,000. For Washington and California, the annual base salary range is $157,000-197,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

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 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.

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/

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.

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