Advanced Embedded Engineer
About the role
As an Advanced Embedded Engineer at Honeywell, you will design, develop, and debug sophisticated embedded software and firmware solutions that power next-generation aerospace technologies. You will report directly to engineering leadership and work onsite at our Lansdale, PA location. This role impacts the advancement of embedded systems that enhance aircraft performance, safety, and connectivity, contributing to innovative aerospace solutions shaping the future of flight technology.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and debug advanced embedded software and firmware for aerospace applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including PCB layout, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing—to drive stable, production-ready hardware solutions.
- Implement robust testing and validation procedures to ensure software reliability and performance.
- Lead the design and review of embedded hardware circuits, including microcontrollers, FPGAs, sensors, and high-speed interfaces.
- Perform board-level debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other diagnostic tools to quickly identify and resolve hardware issues.
Requirements
- Experience in VHDL or Verilog development, simulation, and timing analysis.
- Expertise in programming languages such as C and C++ and a strong understanding of hardware-software integration.
- Experience implementing and debugging serial communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, and high-speed differential interfaces.
- Proficiency in embedded systems debugging, testing methodologies, and software lifecycle management.
- Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded development tools relevant to aerospace applications.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status, or the ability to obtain an export authorization).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
- Proven track record of working on complex embedded software projects in aerospace or high-reliability environments.
- Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and best practices for embedded software development.
- Ability to innovate and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
- 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.
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About Honeywell Aerospace
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for over 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 passengers.
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.