Advanced Hardware Design Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix is seeking an Advanced Hardware Engineer to design, validate, and transition high-reliability hardware for aerospace systems. You will mentor junior engineers and partner with software and systems teams to ensure robust integration and performance.

The role emphasizes leadership in concept-to-production hardware development, rigorous verification, and staying ahead of industry technologies to advance aerospace display platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; 5+ years hardware engineering experience
• Knowledge of hardware design, implementation, and troubleshooting
• Experience with schematic capture, hardware testing methodologies, and design verification
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency per export control/ITAR requirements
• Analytical skills in analog/digital circuit design, signal integrity, and power management
• Experience with hardware validation, debugging tools, and aerospace standards

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced hardware systems from concept through production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define hardware requirements and ensure integration with software and systems engineering
• Perform schematic capture, PCB design support, and hardware validation for performance and reliability
• Conduct debugging and root-cause analysis during development and qualification phases
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and support continuous improvement
• Interface with stakeholders to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
• Stay current with emerging hardware technologies to drive innovation

Skills

Hardware engineering

Project leadership

Schematic capture

PCB design support

Signal integrity

Power management

Hardware testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Xpedition

LTspice

Mathcad

Excel

Job description

Overview

As an Advanced Hardware Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a key role in designing and developing sophisticated hardware solutions that advance the future of aerospace technology. You will apply deep technical expertise to create innovative, high-reliability hardware that contributes to safer, more efficient, and more dependable aerospace products.

In this role, you will support Honeywell Aerospace's Integrated Flight Deck Systems (IFS) organization and contribute to the development of the next generation of Honeywell Anthem™ Displays. Working under minimal supervision, you will collaborate with world-class engineers to design, test, validate, and transition complex hardware from prototype through production. You will also serve as a technical mentor, supporting the growth of junior engineers and contributing to the success of complex engineering programs.

You will report directly to our Sr Engineering Manager, and you'll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule. External hires will begin with 90 days on site before transitioning to a 3/2 hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced hardware systems from concept through production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define hardware requirements and ensure seamless integration with software and systems engineering.
• Perform schematic capture, PCB design support, and comprehensive hardware validation to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Conduct troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis during development and qualification phases.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with emerging hardware technologies and aerospace industry trends to drive innovation in product designs.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
• 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering and project leadership
• Comprehensive knowledge in hardware design, implementation, and troubleshooting
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control and ITAR requirements.
• Strong expertise in schematic capture, hardware testing methodologies, and design verification.
• In-depth knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, signal integrity, and power management.
• Experience with hardware validation, debugging tools, and compliance with aerospace standards.

WE VALUE

• Experience with modern processing technologies, including microprocessors, FPGAs, memory, and high‑speed I/O.
• Experience designing module-level analog/linear circuits such as signal conditioning and data conversion (ADC/DAC).
• Demonstrated experience performing Product/LRU and Printed Board Assembly (PBA) design verification and qualification.
• Working knowledge of DO‑254 (Design Assurance for Airborne Electronic Hardware) and RTCA DO‑160 qualification guidelines.
• Proven ability to design, simulate, analyze, and verify hardware performance against requirements.
• Proficiency with Mentor Graphics Xpedition (or similar design tools), Mathcad, LTspice, and Microsoft Excel.
• Test engineering experience, including requirements‑based verification.
• Familiarity with the avionics development lifecycle and strong troubleshooting/debug capabilities.

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

• 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 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