Lead Hardware Engr

Honeywell Aerospace; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Bangalore, India is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to drive end-to-end avionics-based power electronics development. You will lead cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and mechanical domains to deliver compliant, high-reliability products for aerospace and urban mobility programs.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in hardware engineering, deep expertise in power electronics, EMI/EMC, and strong leadership and communication skills to mentor engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical / Aerospace Engineering required.
• 15+ years hardware engineering experience in avionics and power electronics.
• Strong knowledge of EMI/EMC design and system integration.
• Proven leadership of multiple hardware projects with cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development and integration of advanced power electronics hardware.
• Define hardware specs and drive design decisions across hardware/software/mechanical domains.
• Own verification plans and ensure compliance per DO-160 standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with global teams.

Skills

Power electronics

Avionics hardware

EMI/EMC design

System integration

Circuit debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/ Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens EDA / Mentor Graphics

LT-Spice

Mathcad

MS Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

About Us

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.

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

Electronic Solutions

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.

Job Title: Lead Hardware Engineer

Location: Bangalore, India

Business: Honeywell Aerospace

Role Overview

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer with strong experience in avionics-based product development to lead the end-to-end design and integration of advanced analog / power electronics systems. This role supports aerospace and urban air mobility programs and demands deep technical expertise, systems-level thinking, and leadership capability. The successful candidate will mentor engineering teams, resolve complex technical challenges, and work closely with global stakeholders to deliver high-quality, compliant products across the full development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development and system integration of advanced power electronics hardware for aerospace and urban air mobility applications.
• Define hardware specifications and requirements, ensuring alignment with system, customer, and regulatory needs.
• Drive system-level design decisions, addressing complex challenges such as thermal management, EMI/EMC, functional safety, and high-reliability operation.
• Conduct hardware and system design reviews with a strong focus on integration, scalability, reuse strategy, DFX considerations, and computing architecture development.
• Own and ensure execution of development and verification plans, including electrical, functional, and environmental compliance per DO-160 standards.
• Validate design concepts through circuit simulation, prototyping, laboratory testing, and analysis.
• Ensure program milestones are met by working closely with project engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Support product and module development activities, including trade studies, requirements development, detailed design, analysis, and lab-based testing.
• Collaborate with global, multi-disciplinary teams spanning systems, software, programmable logic, and mechanical engineering.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, to ensure products meet technical and contractual requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, ensuring adherence to established engineering standards, best practices, and quality processes.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence, while guiding future product evolution.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Power Electronics.
• 15+ years of hardware engineering experience, with significant exposure to avionics and power electronics product development.
• Strong understanding of closed-loop control systems for power converters, including compensator design.
• Solid system-level design expertise, with the ability to manage complex interactions across hardware, software, and mechanical domains.
• Track record of leading and managing multiple power electronics projects involving analog, digital, and control circuitry.
• Experience in EMI/EMC design, including filter design and grounding schema.
• Proficiency with Siemens EDA / Mentor Graphics (Xpedition Enterprise Design Flow or equivalent), LT-Spice, Mathcad, and MS Excel.
• Strong circuit debugging, troubleshooting, and laboratory skills.
• Experience with product-level analog and linear circuit design, including signal conditioning (preferred).
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation, including hardware requirements, design specifications, test specifications, and board-level design documentation.
• Strong knowledge of component selection, derating, and system integration in safety-critical environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across global teams.
• A results-oriented team player who takes ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is motivated to lead and grow a team of power electronics engineers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and empowered to succeed.

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