Aerospace R&D Engineer II — Hybrid

Honeywell Aerospace; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Des Plaines, IL, seeks an R&D Engineer/Scientist II to advance innovative aerospace technologies. You will lead development from concept to prototype, collaborating with cross-functional teams across design, test, and manufacturing to deliver safe, high-performance solutions.

You will report to the Engineering Director and operate on a hybrid schedule, with initial 90-day onsite requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (science/engineering/technology/mathematics).
• 3+ years' experience operating chemical process equipment.
• 3+ years' experience in R&D projects within a technology or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with engineering tools used in R&D (experimental design, data analysis, simulation).
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D of air purification and catalysis technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive tech development from design to commercialization.
• Design, build, and test chemicals, materials, and prototypes; operate gas and liquid test stands.
• Analyze data to identify key factors and underlying science.
• Communicate results to project leads, leadership, and customers.
• Deliver tasks within planned schedule and budget.
• Support customer relationships and external funding opportunities on new technologies.
• Contribute to safety and environmental stewardship.

Skills

R&D expertise

Data analysis

Experimental design

Simulation software

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or sciences

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

Experimental equipment

Data analysis software

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace in Des Plaines, IL, seeks an R&D Engineer/Scientist II to advance innovative aerospace technologies. You will lead development from concept to prototype, collaborating with cross-functional teams across design, test, and manufacturing to deliver safe, high-performance solutions.

You will report to the Engineering Director and operate on a hybrid schedule, with initial 90-day onsite requirement.