RF/Radar R&D Engineer/Scientist Project Manager

Honeywell Aerospace; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 137,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, 


vision and life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) match, FSA & HSA

Employee assistance program &教育alAssis

Parental leave and 12 paid holidays

Paid time off for vacation, personal &

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an RF/Radar R&D Engineer/Scientist Project Manager to lead and manage projects in our RF/Radar team within Advanced Tech. You will partner with research engineers and stakeholders to oversee proposals through delivery, ensuring disciplined execution, fiscal accountability, and measurable business impact.

You will serve as the primary liaison between internal customers and the engineering team, managing intake through closure and aligning projects with business

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 6+ years of experience in project management or systems engineering.
• 2+ years of leading engineering project teams across multidisciplinary initiatives.
• Aerospace or Defense research experience.
• Experience with Radar/RF, Antenna design, Radar signal processing, Radar system architecture, and/or phased arrays.
• Directly owning project proposals, budget management, resource allocation, and timeline execution.
• Engages with customers to define needs and deliver creative solutions through rigorous analysis, engineering, and experimentation.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: work with stakeholders and leadership to ensure successful execution.
• Project Leadership: guide and direct engineering teams to achieve goals and foster collaboration across the organization.

Skills

Project management

Systems engineering

Radar/RF

Antenna design

Radar signal processing

Radar system architecture

Phased arrays

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Advanced technical degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

Job Description

As an

Job Description

As an RF/Radar R&D Engineer/Scientist Project Manager, you will lead and manage projects in our RF/Radar team in Advanced Tech, work on engineering design, and manage project proposal efforts. As a proactive Project Manager, you will partner closely with research engineers and stakeholders to independently manage projects from proposal through delivery. This role drives operational excellence through disciplined execution, fiscal accountability, and strategic value driven mindset that ensures our projects deliver measurable business impact. As a Lead Project Engineer, you will serve as primary liaison between internal customers and the engineering research team. This role independently manages projects from intake through closure, ensuring creative deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and within budget. This position requires a proactive, organized professional who can lead projects across the RF/Radar team portfolio. As a Lead Project Engineer, you will partner closely with Honeywell businesses, technical leads, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: work with Project Stakeholders and business leadership to ensure successful project execution.
• Project Leadership: guide, motivate, and direct engineering teams to achieve business goals by taking ownership of the outcomes, inspiring and aligning the team, and fostering collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 6+ years of relevant experience in project management or systems engineering.
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering project teams across multidisciplinary initiatives while managing multiple projects at one time.
• Aerospace or Defense research experience.
• Experience with Radar/RF, Antenna design, Radar signal processing, Radar system architecture, and/or phased arrays.
• Full ownership of project proposals, budget management, resource allocation, and timeline execution.
• Direct engagement with customers and partners to define their needs and requirements, then apply your skills to find creative solutions through rigorous analysis, engineering, and experimentation.

WE VALUE

• An advanced degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline, such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• Effectively communicate your ideas and results to research sponsors, scientific peers, and business leadership, through effective presentations, publications, and the writing of proposals.
• Strong understanding of aircraft and avionics integration.
• Proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex hardware and software technical issues.
• High degree of creativity and independence in problem-solving and project management.
• PMP project management certification.

US PERSONS REQUIREMENT

• Due to contractual requirements and compliance with US export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a US Person, a US citizen, or a US permanent resident.

The annual base salary range for this position in Minnesota is $137,000-172,000. For Washington and California, the annual base salary range is $157,000-197,000. 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.