Sr Advanced Hardware Engineer - Communication, Navigation and Surveillance

Job Description As a Senior Advanced Hardware Engineer in Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, validating, and sustaining Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) electronics for Honeywell Aerospace’s Electronic Solutions organization. This role contributes directly to the advancement of aircraft safety, connectivity, and avionics capability by delivering robust hardware for next‑generation aerospace products. Job Description As a Senior Advanced Hardware Engineer in Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, validating, and sustaining Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) electronics for Honeywell Aerospace’s Electronic Solutions organization. This role contributes directly to the advancement of aircraft safety, connectivity, and avionics capability by delivering robust hardware for next‑generation aerospace products. The engineer will lead complex design activities, mentor junior engineers, collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams, and ensure hardware meets safety, reliability, certification, and performance requirements expected of CNS systems deployed globally. You will work out of our Olathe, KS location on an ONSITE work schedule. RELOCATION OFFERED. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Hardware Design & Development Lead the architecture, design, and analysis of digital, analog, mixed‑signal, RF, and power‑electronics circuits used in CNS avionics. Develop hardware specifications, schematics, bills of materials, simulation models, and interface definitions. Guide PCB layout, component selection, EMI/EMC compliance considerations, manufacturability, environmental robustness, and certification readiness. Perform detailed design reviews and drive issue resolution across teams. System Integration & Validation Integrate hardware with embedded software, FPGA logic, RF front‑ends, and system‑level avionics architectures. Plan and execute verification and validation strategies, including functional testing, environmental stress, HALT/HASS, qualification (DO‑160), and certification support. Debug complex system interactions and guide root‑cause analysis on field returns, production issues, and test anomalies. Product Lifecycle Ownership Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Project Engineering, and Program Management throughout requirements definition, design, integration, verification, production, and sustainment. Support configuration management, engineering changes, obsolescence management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with aerospace regulatory requirements, safety standards, and applicable processes. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Test Engineering, and Manufacturing to deliver high‑quality CNS hardware. Contribute to cross‑site design reviews, knowledge‑sharing forums, and technical talks. Interface with customers, suppliers, and certification authorities as needed. Leadership & Mentorship Act as a technical leader and mentor for early‑career engineers. Drive innovation, design quality, and engineering excellence a cross the Olathe site. Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Minimum 6 years of professional experience in hardware design, preferably in aerospace or other safety‑critical applications. Demonstrated expertise in analog/digital circuit design, schematic capture, simulation, and board‑level debugging. Experience with design tools (Mentor/Siemens, Altium, OrCAD, SPICE, MATLAB, etc.). Strong knowledge of EMI/EMC principles, DO‑160 environmental qualification, and DO‑254 considerations.

WE VALUE

Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent advanced training. Experience with avionics CNS technologies (COM radios, NAV receivers, transponders, ADS‑B, DME, radar systems, etc.). Familiarity with RF test equipment, automation scripting, or FPGA‑based hardware. Prior experience in technical leadership, mentoring, or project‑engineering collaboration. Strong communication skills and ability to present technical content to diverse audiences. Technical problem solving and rigorous analytical thinking Hardware reliability, robustness, and compliance mindset Collaboration across disciplines and sites Ownership, accountability, and proactive leadership Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced engineering environment 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: 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: 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: 10/21/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Honeywell Aerospace