As a Lead RF Engineer - Payload Systems here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of advanced engineering solutions that drive innovation, performance, and reliability across critical systems. You will work within cross-functional teams on complex projects that support next-generation products and technologies. In this role, you will contribute to the development of sophisticated Software Defined Radio solutions for space communications systems, ensuring robust design, integration, and performance of components and subsystems.

Your strong technical expertise and hands-on approach will be essential in delivering high-quality, reliable systems that meet demanding mission and customer requirements.

Engineering

Manager, and you’ll work out of our Cambridge, ON location on an on-site work schedule.

Honeywell

Aerospace products and services are used on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components. Our hardware and software solutions help create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies.

Perform RF architecture trades, link budgets, gain/noise analysis, linearity, and energetic range calculations Perform RF testing and troubleshooting using VNAs, spectrum analysers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, and noise figure analysers Support environmental and qualification testing (EMI/EMC, thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, etc.) Investigate and resolve RF performance issues across development, integration, and production Produce technical documentation (design reports, test procedures, verification reports, design reviews)



Support product owner and project engineer in product development and meeting technical milestones Support customer technical interactions and design reviews Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline.

Honeywell

Aerospace 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.

The Honeywell

Aerospace building is a controlled goods program setting. Candidates must be eligible for CGP and CSP security clearance. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field Proven track record in designing and testing active RF circuits and systems Minimum 7+ years’ industrial experience in RF/microwave hardware development Strong understanding of RF system analysis, including: RF Line-up analysis Linearity, Intermodulation, EVM, transmitter performance Experience in telemetry, telecommand, or satellite communication systems, with familiarity in SDR-based and digital communication architectures Understanding of RF system lifecycle and qualification processes, including EMI/EMC, environmental testing, and product certification Familiarity with advanced radio architectures, including FPGA-based systems and high-speed digital interfaces Experience supporting formal engineering design reviews (e.g.

Strong technical ownership and accountability, with the ability to take designs from development through integration and delivery Commitment to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and high-quality delivery in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently on complex technical tasks with limited supervision Proven experience in developing and delivering engineering solutions from requirements through to implementation Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality delivery #

📌 Lead RF Engineer - Payload Systems (Cambridge)
🏢 Honeywell Aerospace
📍 Cambridge