Lead Atomic Physicist

Honeywell Aerospace; Plymouth (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, V

401(k) match

Parental leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Lead Atomic Physicist to advance research in quantum and optical sensing within the Advanced Sensing Technology group. You will drive development of atomic clocks, atomic RF sensors, and photonics, guiding projects in a fast-paced R&D setting.

You will lead technology development, manage programs, and collaborate with customers and sponsors to translate research into real-world aerospace applications. A Ph.D. and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of R&D experience in AMO physics, especially quantum sensing technologies.
• Proven experience in proposing and winning DoD-funded programs.
• Experience leading projects and managing programs across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop new atomic sensor concepts and demonstrate them in practical devices.
• Engage with customers and partners to define needs and apply rigorous analysis to solutions.
• Communicate results to sponsors, peers, and leadership via presentations and proposals.
• Help grow Honeywell's sensing technology portfolio and direct future research directions.

Skills

AMO Physics

Quantum sensing

Program management

Technical leadership

Customer engagement

Education

Ph.D. in physics or applied physics

Job description

The future is what you make it.
When you join Honeywell Aerospace, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers who make the things that make the future.

That means changing the way we navigate, communicate, and sense the world around us. In this role you will help advance research in quantum and optical sensing to introduce new products and improve state-of-the art commercial and defense aerospace technologies.

We are committed to innovation, research, and development of novel technologies and are at the forefront of bringing emerging technology to real world applications.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
As a Lead Atomic Physicist in Honeywell Aerospace's Advanced Sensing Technology group, you will use your technical and managerial skills to support several projects in a fast-paced R&D environment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive research and development of technologies such as atomic clocks, atomic RF sensors, and photonics. You will have input into a variety of strategically important business-critical tasks in the growing field of quantum and optical sensing.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of our team of scientists and engineers to develop new atomic sensor technology concepts, and demonstrate them in practical devices.
• Engage with customers and partners to define their needs and requirements, then apply your skills to find creative solutions through rigorous analysis, engineering, and experimentation.
• Effectively communicate your ideas and results to research sponsors, scientific peers, and business leadership, through effective presentations, publications, and the writing of proposals.
• Use your expertise to spur the growth of our technology portfolio in new directions, shaping the future of sensing technology.

YOU MUST HAVE

• >10 years of R&D experience in AMO physics, especially in the areas of quantum sensing technologies including Atomic sensors, Optical Sensors, or photonics
• Extensive experiences in proposing and winning DOD-funded programs
• Experiences in technical leadership and program management
• Due to contractual agreements, all applicants must be US Citizens or Permanent Residence.

WE VALUE

• Ph.D. in physics or applied physics
• Experiences in working with internal and external customers
• Track record of solving difficult, complex problems through innovation, analysis, engineering, and experimentation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills reflected in a record of published results and public presentations in your field of research.
• The ability to work in a diverse team.

US PERSONS REQUIREMENT

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000-165,000. 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.