Sr Advanced Hardware Engineer (FPGA and Firmware)

Job Description

Job Description

As a Sr Advanced Hardware Engineer (FPGA and Firmware) at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role on a cross-disciplinary team that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of novel, state-of-the-art optical and science instruments for military, government, and commercial space applications, including Earth observation, atmospheric monitoring, space situational awareness, maritime traffic monitoring, and optical communications. You will be integral in creating FPGA and firmware solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

You will report directly to our Sr Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Cambridge, ON location.

In this role, you will collaborate with others to help define requirements, design architecture, and ensure the successful implementation, testing, and delivery of projects. Your technical skills will be crucial in driving the development of reliable and high-performance solutions for space applications. Your expertise in FPGA, firmware, and hardware development, design, integration, and testing will be instrumental in shaping the future of technology and space exploration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical solutions and support on development programs as part of a highly engaged and integrated engineering team.


• Develop FPGA and embedded software solutions for Space products.


• Create or utilize requirements, architecture, detailed design, and test plan documentation to meet program and customer needs.


• Participate in requirements analysis and design verification and validation activities.


• Test, debug, and troubleshoot software, systems, and electronics to resolve issues.


• Perform simulation and analyses and develop system-level models to ensure end-to-end performance requirements of FPGA and software designs are met.


• Provide technical support to customers.


• Develop documentation according to space agency standards (e.g. CSA, NASA, ESA).


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes.

Qualifications

The Honeywell building is a controlled goods program environment. Candidates must be eligible for CGP and CSP security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in hardware/firmware design and development of electronic products.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in FPGA design, architecture, coding, and simulation.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in one of the Hardware Descriptive Languages: VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in the use of logic simulation tools ModelSim, QuestaSim, or equivalent.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in FPGA Place and Route, Static Timing Analysis, bit stream generation, HW programming, and debugging.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in using Mentor Graphic tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.

We Value

• Microcontroller and Microprocessor (Digital) designs for interfacing memory and other peripherals.


• Understanding of electronic components and digital circuits.


• Experience with embedded software development, preferably targeting Linux/UNIX, using languages such as C, C++, Python.


• Knowledge of ASCOM, serial communication, and Ethernet protocols (REST API, SFTP, HTTP, UDP, TCP, TELNET).


• Experience with product development and knowledge of industry best practices in the Aerospace/Space industry.


• Experience with safety-critical systems and software development.


• Understanding of hardware and software development life cycle models.


• Experience with system-level simulation tools such as MATLAB.


• Usage of Electronic Test & Measurement equipment.


• Ability to quickly analyze, incorporate, and apply new information and concepts.


• Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity, balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and adapt to project changes.


• Ability to simultaneously manage a variety of complicated tasks.


• A results-oriented and structured problem-solving approach.


• A passion for innovation and continuous learning.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Excellent communication and people-oriented skills.


• Self-motivation and the ability to work with little supervision, consistently taking the initiative to get things done.

The annual base salary range for this position is $94,000 to $125,000 in Cambridge, Ontario. 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.

This position is for a current vacancy.

About Honeywell

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software‑industrial company committed to introducing state‑of‑the‑art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high‑growth businesses in broad‑based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.

The Business Unit

Mechanical Systems & Components provides a wide range of mechanical products and value‑adding services to Honeywell Aerospace customers, including aircraft manufacturers and operators, and agencies of the U.S. government. The business develops and manufactures air and thermal systems, mechanical components, and wheels and braking systems. It also manages and operates facilities for the Federal government. Every 5 seconds, an aircraft lands with Honeywell Wheels and brakes. The entire fleet of U.S. military fighters and trainers use Honeywell Cabin Pressure Systems.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.