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.
Our San Diego location is seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Digital Engineer for new product development and product improvement projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Take ownership for a digital component within a phased radar or Electronic Warfare application and drive the design from concept to production. As a senior engineer, you will also lead and mentor junior engineers.
Report to: Embedded Engineering Manager
Location: San Diego, CA
Work Schedule: 9/80 work week
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, simulate, design, develop, support implementation, and integration of digital functions and sub-systems into Honeywell products.
- Perform requirements specification, digital design, HDL coding, simulation, design verification, system integration, and transition to production.
- Translate specifications into digital designs including microcontrollers, FPGAs, DRAM, digital synthesizers, A/Ds, D/As, sensors, switching and linear regulators.
- Circuit card design including parts selection, schematic entry, and layout oversight
- Partition FPGA architectures and develop and simulate VHDL HDL coding.
- Write and debug embedded code for micro-controllers.
- Test and integrate circuit cards / sub-systems / systems.
- Interface with complex RF subsystems and/or motion-controlled positioner assemblies.
- Author related documentation such as design description documents, verification procedures, etc.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, engineering, technology or mathematics
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Engineering in high-tech R&D and/or manufacturing companies
- Work experience in electronic product design and development
- Experience in all phases of circuit card development from inception through production (architecture, schematics, layout, debug and documentation), and FPGA applications
- Direct job experience using Altera Quartus or Xilinx Vivado FPGA development tools.
- Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and all other aspects of electrical engineering.
- This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. To be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Two (2) years of experience working with RF/Microwave systems, analog to digital converters (ADCs), digital to analog converters (DACs) or knowledge of RF front end signal flow.
- One (1) year of experience in system engineering with one or more of the following modeling and design tools: MATLAB, Simulink, Xilinx System Generator or Altera Platform Designer.
- Experience taking a design from concept to production.
- Knowledge of high-speed digital and/or analog design.
- Proficiency with Xilinx Vivado and Altera Quartus tool sets.
- Knowledge of I2C, SPI, JESD204, PCI Express, and Ethernet interfaces and standards.
- Experience using coding and scripting languages: C/C++, Python, Lua, TCL.
- Experience with prototype assembly, turn-on, and debug in a laboratory environment.
- Awareness of radar, EW/ELINT/SIGINT, and communications are a plus.
- Experience working in and driving results for a matrix organization.
- Active security clearance.
- Prior experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry
The annual base salary range for this position in San Diego, CA is $118,000.00-$148,000.00. 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.
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 an individual who has 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/
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
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: June 30, 2026.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (science, engineering, technology, or mathematics)
- Minimum 5 years' engineering experience in high-tech R&D and/or manufacturing companies
- Work experience in electronic product design and development
- Experience in all phases of circuit card development from inception through production (architecture, schematics, layout, debug, documentation)
- Direct job experience using Altera Quartus or Xilinx Vivado FPGA development tools
- Partition FPGA architectures and develop and simulate VHDL HDL coding (VHDL experience)
- Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and related electrical engineering aspects
- Translate specifications into digital designs including microcontrollers, FPGAs, DRAM, digital synthesizers, A/Ds, D/As, sensors, switching and linear regulators
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Must be a US Person under US export laws (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected status)
- Experience testing and integrating circuit cards, sub-systems, and systems; authoring design and verification documentation
- Experience working with RF subsystems and/or motion-controlled positioner assemblies
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Two years experience with RF/Microwave systems, ADCs/DACs, or RF front-end signal flow
- One year experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Xilinx System Generator or Altera Platform Designer
- Experience taking designs from concept to production and knowledge of high-speed digital and/or analog design
- Proficiency with Xilinx Vivado and Altera Quartus tool sets (additional proficiency noted as preferred)
- Knowledge of I2C, SPI, JESD204, PCI Express, and Ethernet interfaces and standards
- Experience with coding and scripting languages: C/C++, Python, Lua, TCL
- Experience with prototype assembly, turn-on, and lab debug
- Awareness of radar, EW/ELINT/SIGINT, communications
- Experience working in and driving results for a matrix organization
- Active security clearance
- Prior experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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