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Lead FPGA Design Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026
Job Description

Lead a team that designs, verifies, integrates and tests complex aerospace products within Honeywell Platforms COE. You will technically lead projects and participate on audits. You will develop new products, processes, standards or operational plans in support of the organization's business strategies. You will be responsible for coding, running simulations, synthesis, creating test benches, and preparation of documentation. You will work closely with world class hardware and software engineers during planning, requirements and architecture, design, test and integration phases.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Be a Technical Lead
  • VHDL, DSP, STA Knowledge
  • Xilinx FPGA Design and Development
  • IC Experience
  • Project planning
  • Create Quotation Estimates
  • Build Requirements, Design and Simulation
  • Conduct Code Synthesis
  • Integration and Test Support
  • Provide Customer Support
  • Prepare Documentation
  • Mentor junior engineers

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics
  • 5 plus years of FPGA Design Experience, preferably using Xilinx devices and tools
  • Three years’ experience in Semiconductor Engineering (Digital and/or Mixed-signal)

WE VALUE

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • Professional knowledge of DO-254 Airborne Electronic Hardware development lifecycle.
  • Professional knowledge of VHDL or Verilog, both are desirable
  • Professional knowledge of ASIC /FPGA Radiation Hardening techniques
  • Strong technical and project and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience technically managing people.
  • Some experience with Analog, Systems, Controls, Filters, Servo Loops, Op Amp designs
  • Strong experience in Xilinx FPGA/SOC development, ASICs
  • Some software coding skills, preferably using C
  • Strong DSP design experience involving filters, servo loops, multirate systems.
  • MATLAB/Simulink design and simulation skills
  • Some LabVIEW experience.
  • Scripting language skills – e.g., Perl, Shell, TCL
  • Knowledge of simulators, STA tools, synthesis, and routing tools, AMBA, I2C, SPI
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills
  • Windows OS and LINUX OS and Microsoft office suite tools proficiency
  • Effective and clear communication skills and good ability to work with others.
  • Work accurately with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects and follow up on responsibilities.
  • Self-starter who requires minimal oversight

Us Person Requirements

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.

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell

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.

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