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Advanced Embedded Digital Engineer

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Hybrid
San Diego, CA
118K-148K Annually
Junior
Hybrid
San Diego, CA
118K-148K Annually
Junior
Designs and integrates embedded digital components and subsystems for aerospace radar and electronic warfare applications. Responsibilities include circuit card architecture, FPGA development using VHDL, microcontroller firmware, simulation, verification, system integration, laboratory debugging, documentation, and transition to production. The engineer interfaces with RF and motion-control systems and mentors junior engineers. The role requires circuit card development experience, FPGA tools expertise, DSP knowledge, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
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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. 

Report to: Senior Embedded Engineering Manager

Location: San Diego, CA

Work schedule: M-F (9/80)

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.
Qualifications

You 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.
  • Prior experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry

Security Clearance 
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
Sponsorship
Honeywell Aerospace is currently unable to consider applicants who would require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization for this position. Candidates must be authorized to legally work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.
Pay transparency
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.

Benefits
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 - corporate
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
 

Posting timeline
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.

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