Systems Engineering Manager- Electronics & RF

Honeywell

Luton

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Hybrid work model
Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager for Electronics and RF in Luton. This hybrid role leads local and remote engineering teams delivering battery-powered products and smart electronics solutions.

Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will accelerate delivery, drive innovation, and maintain quality, cost, and customer satisfaction. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams including international suppliers, drive program plans, and ensure governance and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, Physics or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years' experience in product development within a fast-paced engineering environment.
  • Proven leadership of technical teams and complex development programmes.
  • Experience delivering electronics products through full lifecycle from concept to production.
  • Strong knowledge of LPWAN or other wireless technologies.
  • Strong experience with low power battery devices; broad hardware, firmware, embedded systems.
  • Experience of product verification, regulatory compliance and governance.
  • Strong customer-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and deliver results.

Responsibilities

  • Manage local and remote engineering teams and 3rd party suppliers.
  • Create and manage project plans, specifications and DVPs; build work packages.
  • Interact with customers to discuss needs, products and use cases.
  • Align technology capabilities with customer needs and commercial objectives.
  • Develop end-to-end technology strategy for firmware and hardware.
  • Oversee financial metrics for the team and conduct root cause analysis.

Skills

Leadership of technical teams
LPWAN wireless tech
Low power devices
Hardware firmware embedded
Product lifecycle

Education

Electronics/Communications/Physics degree

Job description

Systems Engineering Manager- Electronics & RF

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Job Description

System Engineering Manager- Electronics and RF
Location: Luton

We have an opportunity for a System Engineering Manager- Electronics and RF to join us at Honeywell, in Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, reporting to the Engineering Director, the SMART & Communications Manager will lead local and remote Engineering teams in the delivery of new battery powered products and technology solutions within the SMART Electronics & Communications function.

The role requires a dynamic, high-energy leader who can accelerate delivery, drive innovation, and build a high-performance engineering culture whilst maintaining excellence in quality, compliance, cost, and customer satisfaction.

This is a hybrid role, 3 + 2 days model.

Honeywell

Honeywell Process Automation is a pioneer in automation control, instrumentation, and services for various industries including oil and gas, refining, energy, and more. We deliver software and services that help customers overcome competitive pressures and achieve business outcomes. Our comprehensive portfolio in process control, monitoring, and safety systems provides optimized operations and maintenance efficiencies. Honeywell's technologies are helping facilities, supply chains, and workers become more connected, safer, and more profitable.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage highly technical engineering teams both locally and remotely (India). Manage 3rd party suppliers. Manage NPI portfolio in terms of priorities and deliverables on time/quality/cost
  • Ensuring critical to success documentation is created / followed i.e. project plan, specification & DVP etc. Creating and managing work packages for direct reports
  • Work closely with internal technical & domain experts balancing commercial and technological aspects. Direct interaction with customers at all levels, discussing their needs, products and use cases
  • Matching technology capabilities with customer’s needs and commercial objectives. Generating end to end technology strategy for both firmware and hardware
  • Financial management and metrics of the team and function. Manage root cause analysis activities. Ensure all facilities are exploited working closely with test, measurement, materials and prototype capabilities
  • Drive continuous improvement and champion a transformational mindset.

You Must Have

  • Degree in Electronics Engineering, Communications Engineering, Physics or a related discipline
  • 8+ years' experience in product development within a fast-paced engineering environment
  • Proven leadership of technical teams and complex product development programmes. Experience delivering electronics products through the full lifecycle from concept to production
  • Strong knowledge of LPWAN or other wireless communications technologies
  • Strong experience with low power battery devices. Broad technical understanding across hardware, firmware and embedded systems
  • Experience of product verification, validation, regulatory compliance and engineering governance
  • Strong customer-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, challenge assumptions and deliver results. Self-motivated, commercially aware and comfortable operating in ambiguous environments.

Good to have

  • Experience within smart metering, IoT or connected devices
  • Knowledge of utility metering (water, gas or electricity)
  • Six Sigma, Lean or continuous improvement qualifications
  • Competitive salary and Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health, Paid Vacation, Career Growth and Professional Development
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and employee assistance program
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Work-life balance initiatives and flexible work arrangements

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

#TheFutureIsWhatWeMakeIt #Hybrid

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Job Info
  • Job Identification 155026
  • Job Category Engineering
  • Posting Date 08/10/2026, 02:47 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations 130 Camford Way, Unit 1, Luton, BEDS, LU3 3AN, GB (Hybrid)
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