R&D Technician II

Colorado Springs, COFull-time$48.1k–$60.1kPosted Jul 1, 2026

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. 

 

The Electronics & Machine Shop Technician 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 will work  ONSITE from Colorado Springs, CO on a 9/80 work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 CCA functionality
  • Operate and maintain solder rework stations. Ability to solder fine pitch surface mount components.
  • Perform RF and Microwave electrical testing to validate product compliance.
  • Provide electrical and environmental stress test support at various stages
  • Generate and assemble technical reports with results from Network Analyzer, Oscilloscopes, Data Loggers, or other test equipment.
  • 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.
  • Inventory equipment and supplies and order replacements when necessary

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Operate and maintain 3D Printer
  • 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.
  • Ability to hand solder fine pitch surface mount components to PCB.
  • Operating hot air solder rework soldering stations
  • 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.
  • Able to understand and work from verbal instructions, and CAD drawings.
  • Measure finished pieces to verify they are within allowable tolerances and other specifications
  • Operate forklift

 

WE VALUE

  • 10% travel
  • Lift 30 lbs
  • Ability to obtain secret clearance
  • Excellent computer skills in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Photoshop (or equivalent)

 

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

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

 

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.

 

The annual base salary range for this position is  $48,100 - $60,100.  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.

 

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. Posting Date: 6/3/2026.

 

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