Honeywell

Lead RF Engineer - Payload Systems

Honeywell • $112K — $150K *
Cambridge, ON N1P 1A1In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
  • 7+ years of industrial experience in RF/microwave hardware development
  • Proven experience in designing and testing active RF circuits and systems
  • Deep understanding of RF system analysis including link budgets and noise figure
  • Hands-on experience with RF measurements and debugging

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop RF hardware for communication systems from UHF to Ka Band
  • Create active RF circuits such as LNAs, SSPAs, and mixers
  • Perform RF architecture trades and dynamic range calculations
  • Develop RF schematics and support PCB layout design
  • Conduct RF simulations using AWR, ADS, CST, and MATLAB
  • Execute RF testing and troubleshooting with various measurement tools
  • Produce technical documentation including design reports and test procedures

Benefits

  • Work in a controlled goods program environment with security clearance eligibility
  • Potential for participation in an incentive plan
  • Opportunity for hands-on involvement in cutting-edge aerospace projects
  • Access to a collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Engagement in technically challenging roles that influence next-generation communication systems
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Lead RF Engineer - Payload Systems here at Honeywell Aerospace, 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 Sr. Engineering Manager, and you'll work out of our Cambridge, ON location on an on-site work schedule.

Responsibilities

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


Qualifications

The annual base salary range for this position is $112,000-150,000 in Ontario. 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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

This position is for a current vacancy

The Honeywell Aerospace building is a controlled goods program environment. Candidates must be eligible for CGP and CSP security clearance.

Must Have
  • 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 7+ 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

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
  • 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

About Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace is an American company that manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, auxiliary power units (APUs), and other aviation products. The company’s product portfolio includes space equipment, turbine engines, auxiliary power units, brakes, wheels, synthetic vision, runway safety systems and other avionics. President Barack Obama awarded a Honeywell employee the National Medal of Technology for his contributions to air flight safety technology. The company also owns a number of patents related to NextGen technology, aircraft windshields, turbochargers, and more. Honeywell Aerospace was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Joining Honeywell offers more than just job opportunities; it's a chance to grow with a company known for leadership in innovation and diversity. As a global leader, Honeywell is where your professional journey can reach new heights through a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

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Size
99,000 employees
Market Cap
$143.4 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$4.7 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
-2.6%
Revenue
$32.6 billion
NASDAQ
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