Lead Test Engineer - Aerospace (Hybrid, RF/DO-160)

Honeywell Aerospace; Olathe (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, &

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) match and educational support

Parental leave and holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace seeks a Lead Test Engineer in Olathe, KS, to drive test strategy and execution for complex aerospace products. You will oversee design, development, and implementation of comprehensive test plans, ensuring compliance with DO-160, environmental, and EMI requirements.

You will mentor a team of test engineers, influence innovation in test methodologies, and report to the Sr Software Engineering Manager. Hybrid work at the Olathe location is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required.
• 10+ years in electrical engineering, test systems, or automation engineering.
• Strong experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) or qualification systems.
• Hands‑on analog, digital, and mixed‑signal design experience.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW and TestStand; hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, deployment, and sustainment of automated test systems.
• Provide technical leadership for engineering teams on complex projects.
• Drive test strategy, calibration, and validation for production and development systems.
• Oversee project planning, estimates, resources, schedules, and priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and vendors to ensure delivery of engineering solutions.
• Establish and improve engineering processes and design practices.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Test systems

Automation engineering

Analog/digital/mixed-signal design

C/C++

C#

PLC Ladder Logic

VHDL

PCB design

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

National Instruments TestStand

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace seeks a Lead Test Engineer in Olathe, KS, to drive test strategy and execution for complex aerospace products. You will oversee design, development, and implementation of comprehensive test plans, ensuring compliance with DO-160, environmental, and EMI requirements.

You will mentor a team of test engineers, influence innovation in test methodologies, and report to the Sr Software Engineering Manager. Hybrid work at the Olathe location is provided.