As a Hardware Engineer II – Component Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be a key contributor to the design and development of cutting-edge hardware solutions. You will play a critical role in the hardware design process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and reliable products.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you will work out of our Moca, Puerto Rico location. External hires will begin with 90 days onsite before transitioning to a hybrid, 3/2 schedule.
In this role, you will have an impact by guiding and driving the hardware design process, defining hardware requirements, and designing complex hardware systems. Your ability to work with cross-functional teams will enable seamless integration with other components and systems, enhancing the overall performance and functionality of our products.
Be part of a team of subject matter experts in EEE Components. We provide electronic parts knowledge and technical expertise to meet part requirements throughout the product development and life cycle. The Component Engineer is responsible for providing knowledge and expertise in selection, specification, application, and qualification of electronic parts for use in high reliability applications.
This position will require interfacing with, and leading design teams to assure reliable application of parts and interfacing with suppliers to assess part performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with various engineering functional teams to select EEE components for high reliability applications
- Support EEE Component Selection and Validation efforts
- Support EEE Component Failure Investigations
- Perform Part Assessments
- Perform specification review
- Develop specifications that define screening and qualification requirements of EEE components
- Communicate any non-compliance incidents to pertinent parties
- Use engineering tools to perform part assessments and obsolescence analysis
- Execute project subtasks to meet customer specifications (designing, testing, etc.)
- Identify areas for technical improvement using engineering knowledge and principles
Travel within US and/ or internationally may be required - 10%
QualificationsYOU MUST HAVE:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
2+ years of experience in design, development or manufacturing of electronic hardware, component engineering, or related roles
2+ years of experience using Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Ability to read, write and speak English
WE VALUE:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as Electrical Engineering, or Aeronautical preferred
EEE Parts Management, Parts Specialist or Component Engineering background and experience
Experience in Engineering (Electrical, or Aeronautical preferred)
Familiarity with component engineering tools, military specifications and standards for EEE components
Technical knowledge of EEE part commodities and their specifications
Understanding of physics behind EEE part construction such as die material, substrate, package, etc.
Capability to apply broad knowledge of one professional discipline or advanced knowledge of specific technical/operational practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Capability to update or modify working methods in your role by following defined procedures
Interest and skill to collaborate with engineering functional teams
Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity
Dexterity to evaluate and recommend technical solutions based on standard or accepted technical practices
Ability to consistently demonstrate business impact and continuous drive for improvement
Passion for innovation and continuous learning
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell Aerospace 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 Paid Holidays.
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: July 30, 2026
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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics)
- 2+ years experience in design, development, or manufacturing of electronic hardware, component engineering, or related roles
- 2+ years using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected status) due to export control laws
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aeronautical (preferred)
- EEE Parts Management, Parts Specialist, or Component Engineering background and experience
- Familiarity with component engineering tools, military specifications and standards for EEE components
- Technical knowledge of EEE part commodities, specifications, and physics of part construction
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and in teams
- Ability to develop specifications defining screening and qualification requirements of EEE components
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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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