Lead Electrical\\Computer Engineer

Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Industry leading 401(k) match

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification & License

Mission driven culture

Job summary

Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLC at the Kansas City National Security Campus seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer who serves as the authority in electrical engineering. You will lead complex projects, mentor engineers, and interface with customers and stakeholders to advance national security technologies.

You will apply advanced analysis and design techniques, oversee planning and execution, and guide teams toward reliable hardware and timely outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science from ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics
• 7+ years of relevant experience in Engineering, Analytical, or related technical activities
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to work on-site as directed by management and as determined by the needs of the business
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

Responsibilities

• May influence strategic planning for major technical projects or more than one project of major scope and complexity that significantly impact the business.
• Provides significant external leadership including extensive customer and stakeholder interface.
• Advises and consults as technical expert to other technical and administrative personnel to drive and implement short and long-term projects.
• Prepares comprehensive proposals, schedules, and cost estimates; may set, modify and/or negotiate schedule changes and dates.
• Leads, directs, influences, or coordinates the work of a major project, program, product or component with responsibility for project objectives, completion dates, and technical specifications.
• Drives technical advances and innovation and/or improvement in existing technologies to make substantial impacts.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Mentorship

Project management

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

HDL development

FPGA

Job description

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.

We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values.

Are you ready to do work that matters?

Summary

The Lead Electrical Engineer role is designed as the acting authority in the field of electrical engineering. Other expectations include applying advanced techniques and principles to planning, conducting, and coordinating a broad range of complex professional research, development, design, technology, manufacturing, or quality assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• May influence strategic planning for major technical projects or more than one project of major scope and complexity that significantly impact the business.
• Provides significant external leadership including extensive customer and stakeholder interface.
• Advises and consults as technical expert to other technical and administrative personnel to drive and implement short and long-term projects.
• Prepares comprehensive proposals, schedules, and cost estimates; may set, modify and/or negotiate schedule changes and dates.
• Leads, directs, influences, or coordinates the work of a major project, program, product or component with responsibility for project objectives, completion dates, and technical specifications.
• Drives technical advances and innovation and/or improvement in existing technologies to make substantial impacts.
• Stays current with relevant emerging technology and business trends. Uses business knowledge to evaluate and prioritize business opportunities based on economic and technical factors.
• Leads, trains and mentors all engineers within the electrical engineer family on various test processes and procedures.

You Must Have

• Bachelors degree in Science from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics
• 7 or more years of relevant experience in Engineering, Analytical, or related technical activities
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to work on-site as directed by management and as determined by the needs of the business
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

We Value

• Demonstrates application of advanced engineering and analytical concepts and techniques to complex technical projects
• Demonstrates working without supervision and provides technical consultation and guidance to others
• Engineers with practical experience in HDL development who enjoy turning requirements into clear, reliable digital logic and who understand timing, design constraints, and simulation‑based verification to help create dependable hardware
• Engineers who like setting technical direction, shaping a forward‑looking roadmap, and helping teammates grow through mentorship, collaboration, and thoughtful use of new technologies
• Engineers who care about building high‑quality, maintainable designs, using peer reviews, shared standards, and good documentation to support long‑term scalability
• Curious problem‑solvers who are comfortable in the lab, using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and FPGA environments to bring up and validate designs with a structured, methodical approach

FMT2021

This job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular, reliable attendance, and be able to work on-site and travel as needed.

What We Offer

We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance, fuels development and supports flexibility.

Key features include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Industry leading 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification & License Programs
• Mission driven culture

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We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.

All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsified information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements For MedPEDs

If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions — you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.

If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview, additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview date.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Job ID: 5623
• Category: Engineering
• Level of Experience:
• Posting Location: Kansas City National Security Campus 14520 Botts Road Kansas City, MO, 64147
• Remote Eligibility: On-Site
• Travel Required: 0-10%
• Approved Work States: MO; KS
• Hourly/Salary: Salary
• Division: T00
• Department: T44