The future is what you make it.

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 Photonics Research Scientist to join our Advanced Sensing Technology group. In this role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to explore new paradigm-changing technologies that could shape future products for the Aerospace industry. 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

As an Integrated Photonics Scientist here at Honeywell, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving the advancement of cutting-edge technologies and solutions, ensuring that Honeywell remains a leader in technological advancements. In this role, you will impact the future of Aerospace technologies by contributing to the ideation, conceptualization, research, and development of innovative new solutions.

• 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.
• Develop new concepts, write proposals, and create and test hardware prototypes.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Master’s Degree
• R&D experience or academic research experience in one of the following areas:
  • Optics
  • Atomic physics
  • Inertial sensors
  • Precision measurement

WE VALUE

• Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Engineering, or equivalent
• Demonstrated expertise in 2 or more of the fields below and/or skills within the last 4 years:
  • Optical Sensing
  • Fiber and guided wave optics
  • Signal processing and feedback
  • Data Collection and analysis
• Enthusiasm for learning about new technologies and engaging difficult technical problems
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Track record of innovation and ability to solve complex problems through analysis and innovation
• Ability to manage and understand complex customer requirements and manage stakeholders
  

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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive, 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 Honeywell Benefits information visit: https://benefits.honeywell.com/

The annual base salary range for this position is $134,000 - $167,000. 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 candidates work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as spanet 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. Job Posting Date: Oct 28th, 2025