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.
Take ownership for a digital component within a phased radar or Electronic Warfare application and drive the design from concept to production. As a advanced embedded engineer, you will also lead and mentor junior engineers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Architect, simulate, design, develop, support implementation, and integration of digital functions and sub-systems into Honeywell Aerospace products.
- Perform requirements specification, digital design, firmware design, 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 firmware.
- 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.
Report to: Senior Embedded Engineering Manager
Location: San Diego, CA
Work schedule: M-F (9/80)
QualificationsYOU MUST HAVE
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• Minimum 2 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
WE VALUE
• Bachelor’s 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 is $118,000 - $148,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace 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.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED
This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance in accordance with 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM.) Non-U.S. citizens are not eligible for clearance processing for this role. All applications are reviewed in compliance with national security requirements.
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT
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 WITH 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 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
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: November 5, 2026.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- Minimum two years of engineering experience in high-tech research and development or manufacturing companies
- Experience in electronic product design and development
- Experience with all phases of circuit card development from architecture through production, including schematics, layout, debugging, and documentation
- Experience with FPGA applications
- Direct experience using Altera Quartus or Xilinx Vivado FPGA development tools
- Experience with digital signal processing and electrical engineering
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Two years of experience with RF/Microwave systems, ADCs, DACs, or RF front-end signal flow
- One year of systems engineering experience using MATLAB, Simulink, Xilinx System Generator, or Altera Platform Designer
- Experience taking designs from concept to production
- Knowledge of high-speed digital or analog design
- Proficiency with Xilinx Vivado and Altera Quartus toolsets
- Knowledge of I2C, SPI, JESD204, PCI Express, and Ethernet interfaces and standards
- Experience with C/C++, Python, Lua, or TCL
- Experience with prototype assembly, turn-on, and laboratory debugging
- Awareness of radar, electronic warfare, ELINT, SIGINT, or communications
- Experience working in a matrix organization and driving results
- Active security clearance
- Prior aerospace and defense industry experience
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for security clearance processing
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain export authorization
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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