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.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
Join the Strategic Sensors Group within Honeywell's Sensing, Guidance, & Navigation (SG&N) organization, where innovation meets precision in the realm of advanced sensor technology. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in Inertial Sensor and Fiber Optic Gyroscope technologies. Honeywell’s Resonator Fiber Optic Gyroscopes (RFOGs) represent a significant leap forward in inertial sensing technology, offering unparalleled accuracy, stability, and reliability.
Engineers and Scientists who join our group will have an exceptional opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies, contributing to the design and implementation of these critical systems. As we continue to lead the way in sensor advancements, we invite you to be a part of this exciting journey, where your contributions will have a lasting impact on the industry and shape the future of technology.
NOTE: Open seniority leveling from Engineer III through Lead Engr levels
ResponsibilitiesAs a Digital Hardware Engineer within the Strategic Sensors team in the Sensing, Guidance & Navigation (SG&N) organization, you will be part of a team that is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge new products that leverage advanced technologies, particularly for Inertial Sensor & Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) solutions. You will have the opportunity to work on next-generation products and new technologies on a team dedicated to pioneering new solutions in sensing and navigation.
In this role, you will collaborate with fellow engineers and scientists to design, develop and implement embedded FPGA-based digital hardware solutions that enhance the performance and capabilities of our next-generation Inertial Sensor and new Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) solutions. You will work on New Product Development and R&D programs for new Resonator Fiber Optic Gyroscope (RFOG) technologies, along with providing ongoing support and enhancements for existing sensing and guidance products.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Digital hardware systems design, development, testing and integration
- Develop and integrate embedded FPGA-based digital hardware solutions, ensuring compatibility with Inertial Sensors and RFOG technologies
- Design and optimize FPGAs using VHDL
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in systems, software, and hardware engineering to integrate hardware and software components.
- Testing and validating systems to meet performance, reliability and safety standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues throughout the design and production phases
- Document design specifications, testing protocols, and results
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in Embedded systems and FPGA technologies, incorporating best practices into the development process.
MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience in embedded systems and digital hardware design and development
- Strong proficiency in hardware description languages (e.g. VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog)
- Open seniority leveling from Engineer III through Lead Engr levels
WE VALUE
- Experienced in the design, development and integration of digital hardware solutions.
- Experience with VHDL for FPGA and/or ASIC solutions is ideal.
- Strong knowledge of digital hardware design, schematics, and circuit design principles.
- Experience in New Product Development, Early Phase and/or R&D projects is of value.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to analyze complex systems.
- Knowledge of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.) is of value.
- Familiarity with inertial sensors, gyroscopes, or related navigation and sensing technologies is a plus.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT 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/
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.
ABOUT HONEYWELL ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS
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
Honeywell Aerospace Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.
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 5th, 2026 #LI-Hybrid
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Experience in embedded systems and digital hardware design and development
- Strong proficiency in hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog)
- Experience designing and integrating FPGA-based digital hardware solutions
- U.S. person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected status)
- Experience with VHDL for FPGA and/or ASIC solutions
- Knowledge of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)
- Familiarity with inertial sensors, gyroscopes, or related navigation/sensing technologies
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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