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Honeywell - AEROSPACE

Advanced Embedded Digital Engineer

La Mesa, CA · On-site

$118K - $148K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a senior engineer, you will also lead and mentor junior engineers. Report to: Embedded Engineering Manager Location: San Diego, CA Work Schedule: 9/80 work week Key Responsibilities * Architect ...

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Align Technology, Inc.

Embedded Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

$154K - $202K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About this opportunity As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in defining and ... Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, design reviews, debugging, and technical guidance.

Honeywell - AEROSPACE

Advanced Embedded Digital Engineer

Bonita, CA · On-site

$118K - $148K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a senior engineer, you will also lead and mentor junior engineers. Report to: Embedded Engineering Manager Location: San Diego, CA Work Schedule: 9/80 work week Key Responsibilities * Architect ...

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Innoflight

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - RUST

San Diego, CA · On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers through design reviews, code walkthroughs, and collaborative problem-solving. YOU'RE AWESOME AT: * Cyber Secure Embedded ...

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What projects or tasks does a junior embedded developer typically work on?

As a Junior Embedded Developer, you can expect to contribute to tasks such as writing and debugging firmware, assisting with hardware-software integration, and performing unit tests on embedded systems. You may also help maintain codebases, support the development of new features, and participate in troubleshooting sessions. Collaboration with senior developers, hardware engineers, and QA teams is common, providing opportunities to learn best practices and deepen your technical understanding of embedded systems.

What is a junior embedded developer?

Junior Embedded Developers are entry-level software engineers who design, develop, and maintain embedded systems—specialized computing systems that perform dedicated functions within larger mechanical or electrical systems. They typically work with hardware such as microcontrollers or microprocessors, programming them to carry out specific tasks. Their responsibilities can include writing code in languages like C or C++, debugging hardware-software interactions, and collaborating with teams to build products like IoT devices, automotive systems, or consumer electronics. Junior Embedded Developers often work under the guidance of senior engineers as they gain hands-on experience and deepen their technical skills.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a junior embedded developer?

To thrive as a Junior Embedded Developer, you need a solid understanding of programming languages like C/C++, basic electronics, and a relevant degree in computer engineering or a related field. Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded IDEs (such as Keil or MPLAB), and version control systems like Git is typically required. Problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication help you debug systems and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure reliable software development, efficient troubleshooting, and successful integration with hardware components.

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Advanced Embedded Digital Engineer

Honeywell International, Inc.

San Diego, CA • On-site

$118K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 186 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description


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.
Our San Diego location is seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Digital Engineer for new product development and product improvement projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Take ownership for a digital component within a phased radar or Electronic Warfare application and drive the design from concept to production. As a senior engineer, you will also lead and mentor junior engineers.
Report to: Embedded Engineering Manager
Location: San Diego, CA
Work Schedule: 9/80 work week
Key Responsibilities
  • Architect, simulate, design, develop, support implementation, and integration of digital functions and sub-systems into Honeywell products.
  • Perform requirements specification, digital design, HDL coding, simulation, design verification, system integration, and transition to production.
  • Translate specifications into digital designs including microcontrollers, FPGAs, DRAM, digital synthesizers, A/Ds, D/As, sensors, switching and linear regulators.
  • Circuit card design including parts selection, schematic entry, and layout oversight
  • Partition FPGA architectures and develop and simulate VHDL HDL coding.
  • Write and debug embedded code for micro-controllers.
  • Test and integrate circuit cards / sub-systems / systems.
  • Interface with complex RF subsystems and/or motion-controlled positioner assemblies.
  • Author related documentation such as design description documents, verification procedures, etc.

Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, engineering, technology or mathematics
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Engineering in high-tech R&D and/or manufacturing companies
  • Work experience in electronic product design and development
  • Experience in all phases of circuit card development from inception through production (architecture, schematics, layout, debug and documentation), and FPGA applications
  • Direct job experience using Altera Quartus or Xilinx Vivado FPGA development tools.
  • Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and all other aspects of electrical engineering.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

WE VALUE
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Two (2) years of experience working with RF/Microwave systems, analog to digital converters (ADCs), digital to analog converters (DACs) or knowledge of RF front end signal flow.
  • One (1) year of experience in system engineering with one or more of the following modeling and design tools: MATLAB, Simulink, Xilinx System Generator or Altera Platform Designer.
  • Experience taking a design from concept to production.
  • Knowledge of high-speed digital and/or analog design.
  • Proficiency with Xilinx Vivado and Altera Quartus tool sets.
  • Knowledge of I2C, SPI, JESD204, PCI Express, and Ethernet interfaces and standards.
  • Experience using coding and scripting languages: C/C++, Python, Lua, TCL.
  • Experience with prototype assembly, turn-on, and debug in a laboratory environment.
  • Awareness of radar, EW/ELINT/SIGINT, and communications are a plus.
  • Experience working in and driving results for a matrix organization.
  • Active security clearance.
  • Prior experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry

The annual base salary range for this position in San Diego, CA is $118,000.00-$148,000.00. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
U.S. 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 an individual who has protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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/
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms - bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
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. Job Posting Date: June 30, 2026.

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Honeywell is charging into the Industrial IoT revolution with the establishment of Honeywell Connected Enterprise (HCE), building on our heritage of invention and deep, on-the-ground industry expertise. HCE is the leading industrial disruptor, building and connecting software solutions to streamline and centralize the assets, people and processes that help our customers make smarter, more accurate business decisions. Moving at the speed of software, we are creating, innovating and delivering solutions fast, challenging the way things have always been done, piloting new ways for all of us to work, and expecting our successes to set new standards for our customers and for Honeywell. The Chief Architect for Honeywell Connected Enterprise will lead a team of architects and system engineers responsible for the design of applications and infrastructure that deliver high value outcomes for customers in industrial, buildings, distribution centers, and aerospace vertical markets. The Chief Architect will work directly with leadership, development teams, and offering management to design well integrated solutions that utilize software platforming to encourage reuse and speed to market.

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Furniture manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1906

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