• Lead Optical Sensor Scientist

    Honeywell (Phoenix, AZ)


    When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries. Are you ready to help us make the future?

     

    Honeywell’s Advanced and Applied Technology organization is seeking an exceptional research scientist to join its Advanced Sensing Technology group, a team of scientists and engineers translating today’s research into tomorrow’s sensors for air and space applications. The position will be located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this position you will develop resonant fiber optic gyroscopes, and support a wide variety of other projects and programs which evolve and grow to meet the evolving needs of our customers and sponsors.s.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Work as part of our team of scientists and engineers to develop advanced sensor technologies, and then demonstrate them for mission critical systems.

    + Engage with customers and partners to define their needs and requirements, then apply your skills to find creative solutions through rigorous analysis, engineering, and experimentation.

    + Effectively communicate your ideas and results to research sponsors, scientific peers, and business leadership, through effective presentations, publications, and the writing of proposals.

    + Use your expertise to spur the growth of our technology portfolio in new directions, shaping the future of sensing technology.

    YOU MUST HAVE

    + Ph.D. in physics, applied physics

    + 6+ years of research experience in one or more of the following areas:

    + Optics

    + Atomic Physics

    + Inertial Sensors

    + Precision Measurement

    + Proven track record of leading research projects and teams and solving difficult, complex problems through innovation, analysis, engineering, and experimentation

    + Excellent written and oral communication skills reflected in a record of published results and public presentations in your field of research.

    + Due to contractual agreements, all applicants must be US citizens and capable of obtaining a security clearance

    WE VALUE

    + Experience with:

    + Optical sensing

    + Fiber and guided wave optics

    + Signal processing and feedback

    + Data collection and analysis

    BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

    + 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. For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

    ABOUT US

    + 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

    US PERSONS 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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

     

    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.

     

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    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.

     

    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.