Senior Test Engineer – Aerospace Automation & RF

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; Olathe (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to drive the test engineering strategy and execution for complex aerospace products. You will lead automated test systems, mentor a team of engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards at our Olathe, KS site.

You will oversee all phases from concept to final certification, shaping testing methodologies and tooling to ensure product reliability under diverse conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, test systems, or automation engineering.
• Strong experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE), acceptance test systems, or qualification systems.
• Hands-on experience with analog, digital, mixed-signal, and control system design.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW, National Instruments TestStand, and hardware/software integration.
• Experience programming in C, C#, PLC Ladder Logic, and/or VHDL.
• Experience with PCB design, troubleshooting, and system-level integration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of test equipment calibration, validation, and lifecycle support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, deployment, and sustainment of automated test and acceptance systems.
• Provide technical leadership for engineering teams supporting complex electrical and test equipment projects.
• Drive test strategy, qualification, calibration, and validation activities for production and development systems.
• Manage project planning, technical estimates, resource allocation, schedules, and execution priorities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and vendors to ensure successful delivery of engineering solutions.
• Establish and improve engineering processes, design practices, and operational efficiencies.
• Mentor engineers, conduct technical reviews, and support team capability development.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

LabVIEW

TestStand

C/C++/C#

Electrical testing

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

ATE systems

PCB design tools

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to drive the test engineering strategy and execution for complex aerospace products. You will lead automated test systems, mentor a team of engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards at our Olathe, KS site.

You will oversee all phases from concept to final certification, shaping testing methodologies and tooling to ensure product reliability under diverse conditions.