Principal Navigation R&D Engineer - Hybrid (Aerospace)

Honeywell Aerospace; Redmond; Hybrid; AUD 291,000 - 363,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Principal Research and Development Engineer - Navigation Analysis to lead the development of advanced alternative navigation technologies. The role involves mentoring teams, guiding technical direction, and recruiting top talent for a diverse, inclusive engineering culture.

The position offers hybrid onsite work at Redmond, WA or Plymouth, MN with exposure to global aerospace platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (STEM).
• 10+ years in R&D focused on navigation systems or related aerospace tech.
• Deep expertise in navigation algorithms and sensor fusion.
• Proficiency with navigation system simulation tools and programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, design, and development of advanced navigation algorithms.
• Drive collaboration to integrate navigation solutions into aerospace platforms.
• Oversee research initiatives and validation testing for performance and compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

Skills

Navigation algorithms

Sensor fusion

Leadership

Mentorship

MATLAB

Python

C++

CUDA

NVIDIA Jetson

HIL testing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Simulation tools

CUDA

NVIDIA Jetson

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Principal Research and Development Engineer - Navigation Analysis to lead the development of advanced alternative navigation technologies. The role involves mentoring teams, guiding technical direction, and recruiting top talent for a diverse, inclusive engineering culture.

The position offers hybrid onsite work at Redmond, WA or Plymouth, MN with exposure to global aerospace platforms.