Senior PCB Designer (RF Layout) – Defense Industry

We are seeking an experienced Senior PCB Designer with strong RF layout expertise to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing complex high-speed multi-layer PCBs for mission-critical applications preferably within the defense or aerospace industry. This role requires deep technical knowledge of RF design principles signal integrity and industry compliance standards along with proficiency in Altium Designer Siemens Xpedition (Mentor) and Cadence Allegro.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex multi-layer PCBs (including rigid flex and rigid-flex) for RF and high-speed digital applications
• Perform RF layout for controlled impedance structures transmission lines antennas filters LNAs PAs and mixed-signal designs
• Implement best practices for signal integrity (SI) power integrity (PI) EMI/EMC mitigation and thermal management
• Collaborate closely with RF hardware mechanical and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle
• Create and maintain PCB libraries stack-ups and design rules
• Generate fabrication and assembly documentation packages
• Support prototype bring-up testing and debugging activities
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards (IPC-2221/2222/6012 etc.) and defense-related requirements
• Interface with PCB fabricators and CM partners to resolve DFM/DFT issues
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership/mentorship to junior designers

YOU MUST HAVE

• 8 plus years of professional PCB design experience
• Extensive RF layout experience (GHz-range designs preferred)
• Strong proficiency in:
  • Altium Designer
  • Siemens Xpedition (Mentor Graphics)
  • Cadence Allegro PCB Designer
• Experience with high-layer-count boards (10+ layers preferred)
• Deep understanding of:
  • Controlled impedance routing
  • Differential pair routing
  • Crosstalk mitigation
  • Return path management
  • Grounding and shielding strategies
• Experience working with high-speed interfaces (e.g. SERDES DDR PCIe Ethernet etc.)
• Familiarity with stack-up design and material selection for RF performance
• Working knowledge of SI/PI analysis tools

WE VALUE

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Technology or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in the defense aerospace or military electronics industry
• Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and ITAR-controlled environments
• Experience designing for harsh environments (temperature vibration shock)
• Security clearance (active or eligible)
• Experience with simulation tools (HFSS ADS HyperLynx etc.)
• IPC CID/CID plus certification
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced regulated environment
• Leadership mindset with mentoring capability

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary cutting-edge work and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts EAP and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave Paid Time Off (for vacation personal business sick time and parental leave) Paid Holidays and this role may be eligible for a 9/80 schedule.

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.Job Posting Date: February 12 2026.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

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 an individual who has protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the worlds most critical demands around energy safety security air travel productivity and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company dedicated to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency productivity sustainability and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer more comfortable and more productive world enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial defense and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines cockpit and cabin electronics wireless connectivity systems mechanical components and more and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft more direct and on-time flight arrivals safer skies and airports and more comfortable flights along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flights. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21000 employees globally.