Lead Hardware Design Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Lead Hardware Design Engineer in Phoenix on a hybrid schedule. You will design and validate high-reliability hardware for aerospace systems, mentor junior engineers, and drive hardware integration with software and systems teams.

Responsibilities include schematic capture, PCB support, and extensive qualification testing, with a focus on performance, reliability, and DO-254-aligned processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 12+ years of hardware engineering experience.
• In-depth knowledge of analog and high-speed digital circuit design, signal integrity, and power management.
• Strong expertise in schematic capture, hardware testing methodologies, and design verification.
• Experience with hardware validation, debugging tools, and compliance with 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 comprehensive hardware validation to ensure performance and reliability.
• Conduct troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis during development and qualification phases.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Interface with stakeholders to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with emerging hardware technologies to drive innovation in designs.

Skills

Analog & High-speed design

Signal integrity

Power management

Schematic capture

Hardware testing

Design verification

Troubleshooting

Aerospace standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics Xpedition

LTspice

Mathcad

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a Lead Hardware Design Engineer at Honeywell, 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’s Integrated Flight Deck Systems (IFS) organization and contribute to the development of the next generation Head-Up Display (HUD). 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.

• 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 the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics and 12+ years of hardware engineering experience

• In-depth knowledge of analog and high-speed digital circuit design, signal integrity, and power management.

• Strong expertise in schematic capture, hardware testing methodologies, and design verification.

• 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 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 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

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. Posting date, November 9, 2026

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