Hybrid Principal Navigation R&D Engineer – Lead Innovator

Honeywell Aerospace; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Plymouth, MN (hybrid onsite) seeks a Principal Research & Development Engineer - Navigation Analysis to lead the development of advanced navigation technologies, mentor teams, and influence technical direction.

You will drive algorithms, sensor fusion, GNSS and inertial navigation, and collaborate across disciplines to integrate navigation into aerospace platforms. This role offers impact across programs worldwide and requires translating research into deployable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (STEM).
• 10+ years in R&D focused on navigation systems.
• Deep expertise in navigation algorithms and sensor fusion.
• Proficiency with navigation system simulation tools and data analysis software (MATLAB, Python, C++).

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, design, and development of advanced navigation algorithms and systems.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to integrate navigation solutions.
• Oversee research initiatives and validation testing for performance and compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor engineering teams.
• Influence strategic planning and roadmap development for navigation tech.

Skills

Navigation algorithms

Sensor fusion

Machine learning

C++

MATLAB

Python

Jetson platforms

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's or PhD

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Simulation tools

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace in Plymouth, MN (hybrid onsite) seeks a Principal Research & Development Engineer - Navigation Analysis to lead the development of advanced navigation technologies, mentor teams, and influence technical direction.

You will drive algorithms, sensor fusion, GNSS and inertial navigation, and collaborate across disciplines to integrate navigation into aerospace platforms. This role offers impact across programs worldwide and requires translating research into deployable solutions.