Sr R&D Technician

Honeywell Aerospace; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, v

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts and HSA

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Colorado Springs is seeking a Sr R&D Tech to support development, testing, and validation of advanced electronic hardware. You will work onsite on a 9/80 schedule, building prototypes, testing procedures, and maintaining equipment.

The role requires hands-on electronics lab work, RF/microwave testing, mechanical fabrication, and the ability to follow technical docs and verbal instructions. Opportunity to contribute across design and test phases with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics lab testing and validation.
• Ability to instrument RF/microwave measurements.
• Soldering of fine-pitch components and hand assembly.
• Able to read CAD drawings and follow verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build cable harnesses and assemblies.
• Inspect CCAs for defects; document with photos.
• Follow procedures to verify digital and RF CCA function.
• Operate solder rework stations and fine-pitch soldering.
• Calibrate test equipment and perform RF/microwave tests.
• Generate technical test reports and maintain safety practices.

Skills

Electronics lab work

RF testing

Mechanical fabrication

Soldering (fine pitch)

Test equipment setup

Documentation

Verbal instructions

Tools

PNA/X Network Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

DC Power Supplies

3D Printer

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Description

As a Sr R&D Tech here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical hands‑on role supporting the development, testing, and validation of advanced electronic hardware. This position combines electronics lab work, RF and microwave testing, mechanical fabrication, and operational support within a fast‑paced engineering environment. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, skilled with both electrical and mechanical tools, and comfortable working from technical documentation and verbal instructions.

This role directly supports engineers in building prototypes, executing test procedures, maintaining specialized equipment, and ensuring high‑quality results across the team.

You work ONSITE out of our Colorado Springs, CO location on a 9/80 work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Capable of build cable harnesses (crimp, solder, heat shrink)
• Inspect complex CCAs for defects, including taking high quality photos, digitally enhancing, and archiving them.
• Follow test procedures to verify digital and RF CCA functionality
• Operate and maintain solder rework stations. Ability to solder fine pitch surface mount components.
• Operate and maintain hot air solder rework soldering stations
• Perform RF and Microwave electrical testing to validate product compliance.
• Provide electrical and environmental stress test support
• Generate and assemble technical test reports
• Setup and calibrate electrical test equipment such as PNA and PNA-X Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Noise Figure Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Digital Multimeters, DC Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Function Generators, and Phase Noise Measurement Systems.
• Assist in creating and/or updating test procedures and work instructions.
• Able to understand and work from verbal instructions, test specifications and procedures, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to hand solder fine pitch surface mount components to PCB

YOU MUST HAVE

• Inventory equipment and lab supplies and order replacement materials when necessary. Create new inventory systems where applicable
• Track and maintain all safety policies and perform safety trainings
• Operate forklift
• Perform regular audits of work areas to ensure safety and efficient workflows
• Identify and implement solutions for laboratory and machine shop workflows
• Operate and maintain 3D Printer
• Operate and maintain various machine shop equipment including drill press, welder, mill, CNC, and bandsaw
• Use hand tools to assemble racks of special test equipment
• Understand and work from verbal instructions as well as CAD drawings.
• Measure finished pieces to verify they are within allowable tolerances and other specifications

WE VALUE

• Up to 20% travel
• Lift 30 lbs
• Ability to obtain secret clearance
• Excellent computer skills in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Photoshop (or equivalent)

The annual base salary range for this position is $ 60000- $76000. 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.

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

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

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