Senior Advanced Atomic Physicist

Honeywell Aerospace; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life_ins

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Paid time off (vacation, personal, and

Holidays

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Redmond, WA is seeking a Sr. Adv Atomic Physicist to lead development of atomic clocks, atomic RF sensors, and photonics. You will work with a team of scientists and engineers to turn concepts into practical devices and deliver high-impact sensing technology.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams. The position requires 6+ years in AMO physics with leadership experience; strong communication and data-analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or mathematics.
• 6+ years of R&D in AMO physics, especially atomic clocks.
• Experience in technical leadership and with customers.
• Strong communication skills; ability to lead diverse teams.
• Experience with numerical data analysis and regression.

Responsibilities

• Fill a critical role in an atomic clock development program.
• Develop new atomic sensor concepts and demonstrate them in devices.
• Engage with customers to define needs and apply solutions through analysis and experimentation.
• Support design reviews and system documents (requirements, interfaces).
• Perform simulations, data analysis, and verification against requirements.
• Communicate status to managers, senior staff, and customers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Customer collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional influence

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

PhD in physics or applied physics (valued)

Tools

Matlab

Creo

SolidWorks

MathCAD

Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred)

Job description

Job Description

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.

As a Sr. Adv Atomic Physicist with Honeywell Aerospace, you will use your technical skills to develop new products. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive development of technologies such as atomic clocks, atomic RF sensors, and photonics. You will also have input into a variety of strategically important business‑critical tasks in the growing field of quantum and optical sensing.

In This Sr. Adv Atomic Physicist Role, You Will

• Fill a critical role in an atomic clock development program.
• Work as part of our team of scientists and engineers to develop new atomic sensor technology concepts, and demonstrate them in practical devices.
• Engage with customers and partners to define their needs and requirements, then apply your skills to find creative solutions through rigorous analysis, engineering, and experimentation.
• Use your expertise to spur the growth of our technology portfolio in new directions, shaping the future of sensing technology.
• Responsible for supporting numeric evaluation of product design, integration, and qualification activities for internal R&D and customer funded programs
• Evaluation of system performance
• Support trade studies and issue resolution (e.g. FMEA, RCCA) activities
• Communicate technical status to manager, senior technical staff, and external customers
• Contribute to design team meetings (SRR, PDR, TRR, CDR, FCA/PCA, TIMs)
• Support customer flow‑down requirement analysis, feasibility assessment, technical solution development
• Support system documents development, including but not limited to system‑level requirements, Interface Control Document, Hardware Requirements Specification, Performance Verification Test Plan Procedure, Certification documents
• Support proposal efforts, including development of BOEs
• Perform simulations, data analysis, define test procedures, and review results to determine compliance to requirements

Report to: Director of Engineering

Location: Redmond, WA

Work Schedule: M-F hybrid - 3 days in office and 2 days remote after 90 days.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics
• >6 years of R&D experience in AMO physics, especially in the areas of atomic clocks
• Experience in technical leadership
• Experience working with internal and external customers
• Track record of solving difficult, complex problems through innovation, analysis, engineering, and experimentation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills reflected in a record of published results and public presentations in your field of research.
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Experience with numerical data analysis, regression and curve fitting
• Experience with Matlab, Creo, SolidWorks, and MathCAD
• Familiar with Six Sigma Methods, with Black Belt training preferred
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams to deliver optimal solutions
• Ability to consistently make timely decisions and balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness in an ambiguous environment
• Clearly and concisely convey subtle or complex messages to a variety of audiences

WE VALUE

• Ph.D. in physics or applied physics
• Experience working with internal and external customers
• Track record of solving difficult, complex problems through innovation, analysis, engineering, and experimentation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills reflected in a record of published results and public presentations in your field of research.
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Experience with numerical data analysis, regression and curve fitting
• Experience with Matlab, Creo, SolidWorks, and MathCAD
• Familiar with Six Sigma Methods, with Black Belt training preferred
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams to deliver optimal solutions
• Ability to consistently make timely decisions and balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness in an ambiguous environment
• Clearly and concisely convey subtle or complex messages to a variety of audiences

The annual base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $169,000. Please note that this salary 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.

U.S. COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT

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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

Benefits Of Working At Honeywell Aerospace

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/

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.

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. August 12, 2026