RF Test Tech 3

Honeywell Aerospace; Woburn (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Woburn, MA is seeking a Test Technician Level 5 to perform operational testing on RF and microwave production components, supporting engineering and production teams to ensure products meet specifications and delivery schedules.

This on-site, day-shift role involves set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of instruments and RF circuits, RF tuning up to 28 GHz, and mentoring entry-level techs while applying AS 9100 standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Test Technician in a manufacturing/electronics environment.
• Knowledge of equipment in the Test functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Possess a Valid security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Required experience in Top Assembly RF tuning, preferred subassembly tuning experience.
• Manually tuning and testing RF devices to 1–28 GHz.
• Experience with AS 9100.

Responsibilities

• Determines compliance to test specifications using schematics, drawings, standard work, and block diagrams.
• Set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of instruments, RF and DC circuits, assemblies, components, and other systems.
• Perform tasks on Medium Complexity Hardware.
• Assist in the selection and set-up of specialized test equipment.
• May provide guidance to entry level production test technicians.

Skills

RF testing

Microwave hardware

Test equipment setup

Troubleshooting

AS 9100 knowledge

RF tuning

Defense/aerospace experience

Tools

Word

Excel

ERP system

Timekeeping system

Routing

Job description

At Honeywell Aerospace, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider Honeywell Aerospace

You will work out of our Woburn, MA location on an On-site, work schedule. Day shift 6:30am start time.

As a Test Technician Level 5, you’ll perform operational testing on a variety of moderately complex RF and microwave production components of varying complexity. In the Test Technician role, you’ll be critical to the successful production and technical support for our Engineering and other teams in ensuring our products achieve their intended functions and delivery schedule in a satisfactory manner to all of our customers.

• Determines compliance to test specifications, using methods and procedures from schematics, drawings, standard work, and block diagrams.
• Tasks including but not limited to: set-up, calibration, and testing and troubleshooting of instruments, RF and DC circuits, assemblies, components, and other systems and equipment.
• Perform tasks on Medium Complexity Hardware,
• Assist in the selection and set-up of specialized test equipment,
• May provide guidance to entry level production test technicians and support workers

• Minimum 3 years of experience working as a Test Technician in a manufacturing/electronics environment
• Knowledge of equipment associated within the Test functions in a manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Timekeeping system, ERP system, Routing, etc.)
• Possess a Valid security clearance either or the ability to obtain one
• Required experience in Top Assembly RF tuning, preferred subassembly tuning experience
• Manually tuning and testing RF devices to specific parameters, 1- 28 GHZ
• Experience Measuring competency medium- high complex complexity hardware.
• Demonstrated understanding of AS 9100
• operating within an RF test and measurement science background, inclusive of measurement techniques for power, s-parameters, noise figure and other crucial RF/mmW test parameters.
• Experience with RF hardware design\integration and measurement system programming.
• Familiarity with advanced automation and mechanical test fixture designs.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or military industry.
• Knowledge of radar principles.

WE VALUE:

• Experience with RF hardware design\integration and measurement system programming.
• Familiarity with advanced automation and mechanical test fixture designs.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or military industry.
• Experience troubleshooting to a component level: MMIC amps, SMT resistors/capacitors/diodes, RF board tuning

Physical Requirements:

• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, small tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Sitting. At times, looking through a microscope
• Standing or walking for prolonged periods of time
• Frequently required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Repeat the same movements
• Occasionally lifting of light items weighing 5 to 10 pounds
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls
• Objects weighing 30 pounds or more must be accompanied by automation or second person to avoid injury

About Honeywell Aerospace

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.

#LI-Onsite

About The Business Unit

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.
As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore your businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.

Benefits

• 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. Posting Date 9/23/2026

Pay Range

The annual pay range for this position is $59,000- 88,000. Please note that this compensation information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell 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.

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.

We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this job. Applicants in the United States on a full-time basis.