RF Test Tech 5

Honeywell Aerospace; Woburn (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

12 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace seeks a Test Technician Level 5 to perform operational testing on RF and microwave components at our Woburn, MA site. The role supports engineering and production teams to ensure devices meet specifications and delivery schedules.

A minimum of five years in a manufacturing/electronics test role is required, with RF tuning experience and the potential for security clearance. We value hands-on testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and the ability to work with medium to high

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Test Technician in manufacturing/electronics.
• Experience with RF/Microwave hardware, tuning, and testing to specs.
• Ability to read schematics and use standard work procedures.
• Candidate may require security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with MMICs, SMT components, RF board tuning preferred.
• Familiarity with AS 9100 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational testing of RF/microwave components and assemblies.
• Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot instruments and circuits.
• Work with medium to high complexity hardware and fixtures.
• Assist in selecting and setting up test equipment; may guide entry-level staff.

Skills

RF testing

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Test equipment setup

AS 9100 knowledge

Tools

Test equipment

RF measuring equipment

Automation concepts

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 to High 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 5 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
• Experience troubleshooting to a component level: MMIC amps, SMT resistors/capacitors/diodes, RF board tuning
• Manually tuning and testing RF devices to specific parameters, 1- 28 GHZ
• Experience Measuring competency medium- high complex 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.

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.

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 our 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 $98,000- 130,000. 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.