Advanced Embedded Digital Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC is seeking an advanced embedded engineer to lead digital design within a phased radar or electronic warfare platform. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and driving from concept to production in San Diego, CA.

You will architect and implement digital functions using microcontrollers, FPGAs, and mixed-signal components, while coordinating with RF subsystems and system teams to ensure robust integration and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Engineering in high-tech R&D and/or manufacturing.
• Experience in electronic product design and development.
• Experience with circuit card development from inception through production and FPGA applications.
• Experience with Altera Quartus or Xilinx Vivado.
• Experience with DSP and electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Architect, simulate, design, develop, support implementation, and integrate digital functions and sub-systems.
• Perform requirements specification, digital design, firmware design, simulation, verification, integration, and production transition.
• Translate specifications into digital designs including microcontrollers, FPGAs, DRAM, ADCs/DACs, sensors and power regulators.
• Circuit card design including parts selection and layout oversight.
• Partition FPGA architectures and develop/simulate VHDL firmware.
• Write and debug embedded code for micro-controllers.
• Test and integrate circuit cards/sub-systems/systems.
• Interface with RF subsystems and motion-controlled assemblies.
• Author design descriptions and verification procedures.

Skills

FPGA design

DSP

C/C++

Python

I2C/SPI

Ethernet PCIe

RF knowledge

Team mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Altera Quartus

Xilinx Vivado

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.

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)

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.
• 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.