What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Engineering Metrology Technician position at Honeywell Aerospace?
Job Description
As a Lead Engineering Metrology Technician here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in leading metrology activities to ensure precision and accuracy in engineering measurements. You will oversee the calibration, maintenance, and operation of metrology equipment, providing technical expertise to support engineering and manufacturing teams. Your leadership will be essential in maintaining quality standards and driving continuous improvement in measurement processes.
You will report directly to our Sr. Technical Manager and you’ll work out of our Minneapolis, MN location on an On-site work schedule.
In this role, you will impact product quality and manufacturing efficiency by ensuring all measurement systems are accurate, reliable, and compliant with industry standards. Your leadership will contribute to the overall success of engineering projects and operational excellence.
At Honeywell Aerospace, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture
Responsibilities
YOU MUST HAVE
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:
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.
ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS
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
Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.
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: 9/15/2026
As a Lead Engineering Metrology Technician here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in leading metrology activities to ensure precision and accuracy in engineering measurements. You will oversee the calibration, maintenance, and operation of metrology equipment, providing technical expertise to support engineering and manufacturing teams. Your leadership will be essential in maintaining quality standards and driving continuous improvement in measurement processes.
You will report directly to our Sr. Technical Manager and you’ll work out of our Minneapolis, MN location on an On-site work schedule.
In this role, you will impact product quality and manufacturing efficiency by ensuring all measurement systems are accurate, reliable, and compliant with industry standards. Your leadership will contribute to the overall success of engineering projects and operational excellence.
At Honeywell Aerospace, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture
Responsibilities
- Perform calibrations and measurements on electronic/physical test instruments and equipment, traceable to the International System of Units (SI) using appropriate reference standards.
- Calibration of multifunction calibrators, reference resistors, reference capacitors and reference inductors, reference inductance
- Test and measurement equipment that will be supported in this role ranges from general-purpose benchtop test equipment (Voltage, Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Inductance Standards, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Systems/Meters, Impedance Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Signal Generators, etc.) to custom built test consoles.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair test instruments and equipment
- Role will be responsible for devising new testing methods and calibration procedures, performing measurement uncertainty analysis, review calibrations, write technical and calibration reports, and specify / procure measurement equipment.
- Enter calibration results into calibration tracking / documentation systems
YOU MUST HAVE
- 8 years of work experience working as a metrology technician in a lab, field support, test or production environment OR previous experience working in a Metrology Lab
- High school diploma or GED
- Associates Degree in Electrical Technologies, Electronics, Metrology, or related field
- Basic knowledge of electrical/electronics principles and theory
- Prior work experiencing with principles and practices of electronic metrology/calibration
- Strong Math and Physics background
- Previous experience performing Fluke MetCal programming
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office)
- Experience with DC, Low Frequency (AC) and RF/Microwave Calibrations
- Existing understanding/familiarity with calibration tracking / documentation software systems
- Understanding of electronics troubleshooting and repair
- Ability to work independently, while making sound technical decisions on objectives and assignments
- Experience with statistics and methods of assessing measurement uncertainty and measuring decision risk
- Military PMEL/TMDE/Metrology training preferred
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
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.
ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS
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
Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.
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: 9/15/2026