RF/ Radar R&D Project Manager

Honeywell Aerospace; Redmond; On-site; AUD 196,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace seeks an RF/Radar R&D Project Manager to lead projects within the RF/Radar team in Advanced Tech, driving disciplined execution and measurable business impact. You will partner with research engineers and stakeholders from proposal through delivery.

You will own proposals, budgets, and timelines, and engage customers to define needs, applying rigorous analysis and engineering to deliver creative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM.
• 6+ years of project management or systems engineering experience.
• 2+ years leading engineering project teams across multidisciplinary initiatives.
• Aerospace or Defense research experience.
• Full ownership of proposals, budget, and timelines.
• Direct engagement with customers and partners to define needs and craft solutions.

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.

Skills

Project management

Systems engineering

Customer engagement

Budget management

Proposal development

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced technical degree preferred

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Job Description

As an RF/Radar R&D 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.

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.

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.
• 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

• Experience with Radar/RF, Antenna design, Radar signal processing, Radar system architecture, and/or phased arrays.
• 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. The annual base salary range in this position in California and Washington is $157,000- 196,500. 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.