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Honeywell Aerospace
Lead RF Engineering Tech II
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What they do
A Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer works with technology and electronic equipment that uses radio waves, from cell phones to radio stations. Designs, installs, and repairs systems and equipment that transmit radio signals. May specialize in design or maintenance; may focus on the design of transmission equipment, such as radio antennae, or manage larger systems such as networks of cell phone towers.
$122,179 / year median in Texas
-4% projected decline
Job Description
As a Lead Engineer Technician II here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will support the MMIC Technology Center (MTC), which develops advanced RF solutions using state-of-the-art MMIC and packaging technologies. The organization integrates program management, test development, production test, product support engineering, and RF systems expertise to transition designs into deliverable products and inform system architecture trade studies. This role operates within a small, collaborative team focused on developing GaN/GaAs MMIC technologies for defense electronics applications, including ground and airborne radar, electronic warfare, and space systems spanning L-band through Ka-band and above. Key responsibilities include setup, calibration, and testing of MMICs and multi-chip modules (MCMs) using advanced equipment such as Keysight PNA-X network analyzers; RF test and troubleshooting of assemblies with minimal supervision; design of test fixtures; execution of detailed design verification, qualification, and environmental stress testing; and complex failure analysis. The position also involves close collaboration with engineering to document technical findings, support product development, and ensure successful transition to production. Additional duties include lab asset management and precision work under microscopes. You will report directly to our Engineering Program Manager, and you'll work out of our Richardson, TX location onsite. + Perform RF characterization of MMICs and MCMs, including power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and signal control devices + Set up and calibrate test equipment; execute S-parameter, output power, noise figure, and two-tone measurements + Conduct on-wafer testing and support the design, build, and assembly of RF test fixtures + Perform light RF/microwave assembly work, including wire bonding of test assemblies + Troubleshoot complex RF circuits and assemblies independently using strong diagnostic and analytical skills + Execute failure analysis, contribute to statistical analysis, and document results in clear technical reports + Maintain test documentation, ensuring traceability, procedural compliance, and data integrity + Manage lab operations, including equipment calibration tracking, vendor coordination, procurement support, and continuous improvement aligned with emerging RF technologies. •