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Lead Electrical Engineering Technician

Honeywell Aerospace
Tempe, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026
Job Description

At Honeywell Aerospace Engineering Test Services (ETS), we develop test equipment that exercises our products across a variety of product lines. As a Sr. Electrical Engineering Technician, you will support engineering by assembling custom or commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) electronic equipment into standardized rack configurations, fabricating and routing cable harnesses, and performing electrical cabinet wiring, troubleshooting, and repairs. This role is hands‑on and ideal for someone with strong technical abilities, attention to detail, and experience working with electronic assemblies.

You will report to the Test Engineering Manager, and work out of our Tempe, AZ on an in-person work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assemble COTS electronic equipment and instrumentation into equipment racks according to engineering drawings and standards.
  • Perform point‑to‑point wiring inside electrical cabinets and enclosures following established wiring diagrams.
  • Ensure proper electrical connections, continuity, grounding, and labeling according to standards.
  • Build, route, and terminate cable harnesses.
  • Maintain an organized, clean workspace and comply with all site safety, ESD, and tool‑control rules.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, and use hands for electronic assembly, testing, and troubleshooting tasks.
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work with small components, tools, and wiring.
  • Ability to lift and move materials and equipment up to 25 pounds, with heavier items moved using assistance or appropriate equipment.
  • Ability to use test equipment, computers, and read detailed technical documentation.
  • Ability to wear required PPE and perform duties safely in a laboratory or production environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in electrical technical support or related roles.
  • Experience interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials.
  • Skilled with crimping, soldering, cable routing, wire labeling, and use of standard electrical tools/meters.

WE VALUE

  • Technical degree, military training, or equivalent hands‑on experience in electrical/electronic systems.
  • Familiarity with IPC 620 preferred.
  • Experience assembling electronic racks, wiring cabinets, or building cable harnesses.
  • Ability to work independently, follow build instructions, and manage multiple assignments.

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 have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Benefits Of Working For Honeywell Aerospace

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/

About Honeywell Aerospace

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.

About The Business Unit

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

Control Systems develops the thermal and motion control systems that help aircraft take off, land safely and protect the people on board. With more than 10 million passengers per day flying on aircraft equipped with our products and more than 75% of commercial flights beginning with our engine start systems, Control Systems reaches farther across the aviation industry than most people realize.

Posting Timeline

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 Dat: October 2, 2026.

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