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Technical Director

The Technical Director serves as the Defense Systems division's senior leader for Digital Systems Architecture across Defense Electronics and Space portfolios, including Electronic Warfare, Radar, and Communications systems. This role defines and executes the RF to digital engineering strategy, ensuring systems architectures are optimally designed by coordinating customer requirements and aligning / influencing their technology road maps. The Technical Director provides both direct leadership of technical teams and functional oversight across the broader engineering organization. This position is a key contributor to technology strategy, customer engagement, and business growth, serving as a senior technical voice with customers, partners, and internal executive leadership.

Strategic & Technical Leadership

Develop and own the division's digital engineering roadmap.

Guide architecture decisions for mission-critical systems in electronic warfare, radar, and communication applications.

Shape RDE investments through Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and align them with long-term customer and mission needs.

Team & Project Leadership

Lead cross-functional engineering teams delivering complex software and digital engineering solutions replacing limited classic RF solutions.

Mentor technical talent; grow system architects, principal engineers, and emerging leaders.

Oversee resource allocation, budget planning, and technical execution for key programs.

Technical Governance

Review and approve system architectures, critical design decisions, and technology selections.

Ensure compliance with relevant safety, security, and certification frameworks.

Customer & Business Development Support

Engage directly with customers to understand mission requirements and strengthen technical relationships.

Lead technical solution development for proposals and captures.

Partner with Business Development and Program Leadership to position the division competitively in the market.

You Must Have

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.

13 years' experience in the Engineering discipline with deep knowledge of Digital Signal Processing techniques and real-time implementations in Radio Frequency (RF) systems.

10 years experience in aerospace, defense electronics, mission systems, or related high-reliability domains.

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, communicate complex technical concepts, and influence decision-making at executive and customer levels.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Must be a U.S. Citizen due to contractual requirements.

We Value

Master's Degree or 20 or more years' experience in a technical specialty or Engineering Leadership role.

Active Secret Security Clearance.

Well versed in RF system level requirements across multiple domains, including EW, COMMS, RADAR.

Up to date on broader DoD digital RF battlefield roadmap and strategy.

Extensive knowledge of digitization techniques and technologies.

Ability to engage and shape customer requirements and define new products.

Ability to conceptualize and innovate new RF + DSP solutions for emerging DoD missions needs.

Experience with government programs, proposal development, secure environments, or technology road mapping.

Experience working in and driving results in a matrix organization.

The annual base salary range for this position is $190,400-$238,000. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible. In addition to a competitive salary, leading-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), and 12 Paid Holidays.

About CAES by Honeywell

CAES (which is owned by Honeywell) is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

About Honeywell

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq : HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed 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.

Learn more about Honeywell : click here Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity : click here Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments powered by our Honeywell Forge software that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.