Hardware Test Engineer II
Honeywell Aerospace· Aerospace & Defense· Oct 21, 2026 · 5d ago
Clearwater, FL, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Mid
$114K–$160K
Job description
Elevate Your Flight Experience with Honeywell Aerospace Avionics
At Honeywell Aerospace, we understand that avionics are the backbone of every flight, providing essential information and control for pilots around the globe. Our advanced avionics systems are designed to improve safety, operational efficiency, and facilitate seamless navigation, ensuring pilots can focus on what matters most—flying.
With decades of experience in aerospace technology, Honeywell Aerospace is committed to delivering innovative avionics solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. Our systems are crafted to reduce pilot workload and support decision-making, making every flight safer and more efficient.
Explore our range of avionics products, including Includes Airplane Information Management System, Autopilots and Indicators, Cockpit and Flight Displays, Control Display Units, Flight Data Recorders, Flight Management Systems, Integrated Flight Decks and Synthetic Vision Systems. Discover how Honeywell can support your aviation needs, ensuring that every flight is a triumph in safety and precision.
As a Test Engineer II here at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, you will support production, customer service, and developmental programs by maintaining, troubleshooting, improving, and expanding test equipment and test stations. This role requires strong hands-on problem-solving skills, effective collaboration across engineering and production teams, and the ability to develop creative solutions that keep critical test operations running reliably.
In this role, you will play a key role as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting for both hardware and software engineering, contributing to essential projects that drive the future of aerospace Navigation, Inertial Sensing and hardware systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Repair and maintain legacy Surface test stations, using creative and practical solutions to ensure equipment remains operational and supports the product line.
• Set up and improve vibration display board systems so technicians can control multiple test stations from a central location. Support improvements that allow stations to be moved into adjacent work areas while optimizing available space.
• Restore and maintain legacy simulators to provide a reliable production backup and eliminate single points of failure. Coordinate with engineering to protect development activities when production equipment requires support.
• Support the Customer Service Center by ensuring test equipment is functioning properly and answering questions regarding the correct methods for testing Return Goods (RGs).
• Support developmental programs and collaborate with the PR Software Team to troubleshoot issues, brainstorm solutions, and implement effective fixes.
• Upgrade Test Stations to newer Windows Versions. .
• Perform general troubleshooting of units, test stations, and rate tables in response to production and engineering support needs.
• Assist with calibration tracking and develop processes that improve equipment visibility, readiness, and long-term maintainability.
• Document troubleshooting activities, equipment modifications, test results, and recommended corrective actions.
• Collaborate with technicians, software engineers, production personnel, and other engineering teams to resolve test-related issues efficiently.
Required Qualifications
• Experience troubleshooting production test equipment, test stations, simulators, or related electronic systems.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop practical, reliable solutions.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and communicating technical information clearly to engineers and technicians.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple support requests, and follow issues through to resolution.
• Strong documentation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience with legacy equipment modernization, hardware retrofits, or operating system migrations.
• Experience supporting vibration testing, simulators, production test systems, or automated test equipment.
• Knowledge of calibration tracking and equipment-control processes.
• ESD certification or related training; completion of an iNARTE ESD Monitor course is preferred.
• Experience working with defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated production environments.
Skills and Competencies
• Electrical and electronic test equipment troubleshooting
• Legacy system repair and modernization
• Production and developmental test support
• Hardware and software integration
• Root-cause analysis and corrective action
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Technical communication and documentation
• Continuous improvement and creative problem-solving
Work Environment
The Test Engineer II works closely with production, customer service, software, and engineering personnel to maintain test readiness and minimize interruptions to critical operations. The role may require hands-on work with electronic equipment, test stations, simulators, and related production systems.
U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT 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
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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 HONEYWELL ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS
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: honeywellaerospace.com
Honeywell Aerospace 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. Job Posting Date: Oct 20th, 2026 #LI-Hybrid
As a Test Engr II here at Honeywell Aerospace, supports production, customer service, and developmental programs by maintaining, troubleshooting, improving, and expanding test equipment and test stations. You will report directly to our Engineering Mgr and you’ll work out of our Clearwater, FL location on a Hybrid work schedule.
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