Hardware Engineer Jobs in Florida
Hardware Engineer jobs in Florida are in strong demand, with active hiring across aerospace and defense, semiconductor design, consumer electronics, and medical devices at levels from entry-level to principal engineer. Orlando, Tampa, and Miami anchor the largest concentrations of openings, where employers such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and Motorola Solutions maintain significant engineering operations. The most in-demand specialties are embedded systems design, RF and signal integrity engineering, and FPGA development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a Senior Advanced Hardware Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and sustainment of cutting-edge navigation and sensor solutions for a variety of applications. Your experience as a Mechanical Engineer will ensure the delivery of innovative and high-performance mechanical designs. You will report directly to our Mechanical Engineering Manager, and you will work out of our Clearwater, FL location on a hybrid work option available after an initial 90-day period.
In this role, you will be critical in the mechanical design process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and reliable navigation and sensor products. Your responsibilities will include the mechanical design and drafting of our navigation and sensor products using CREO Parametric. You will also conduct Finite Element Analysis to validate designs, performing thermal and structural analysis to optimize product performance using NX Simcenter. You will also support test and production to ensure the timely resolution of issues to deliver product on schedule. Finally, you will also support the technical development of team through mentorship and coaching.
As a Senior Advanced Hardware Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and sustainment of cutting-edge navigation and sensor solutions for a variety of applications. Your experience as a Mechanical Engineer will ensure the delivery of innovative and high-performance mechanical designs. You will report directly to our Mechanical Engineering Manager, and you will work out of our Clearwater, FL location on a hybrid work option available after an initial 90-day period.
In this role, you will be critical in the mechanical design process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and reliable navigation and sensor products. Your responsibilities will include the mechanical design and drafting of our navigation and sensor products using CREO Parametric. You will also conduct Finite Element Analysis to validate designs, performing thermal and structural analysis to optimize product performance using NX Simcenter. You will also support test and production to ensure the timely resolution of issues to deliver product on schedule. Finally, you will also support the technical development of team through mentorship and coaching.
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hardware engineer jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium or Cadence
- Proficiency in embedded systems design, including microcontroller selection and firmware integration
- Experience with FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog in a production environment
- Familiarity with hardware verification methods including JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
- Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. security clearance, required by many Florida defense contractors
Hardware Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hardware engineer in Florida?
A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline is the standard starting point for hardware engineering roles in Florida. Florida does not require a state-issued license specifically for hardware engineers, though roles in defense and aerospace often require a security clearance. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Florida Board of Professional Engineers strengthens candidacy for senior or systems-level positions and is a recognized credential across the state's aerospace, defense, and medical device industries.
How much do hardware engineers make in Florida?
Hardware engineers in Florida earn a median of about $134,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,680 for the lowest 10% to over $203,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire hardware engineers in Florida?
Employers hiring hardware engineers in Florida right now include Blue Origin, L3Harris, and Lockheed Martin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's concentration of defense primes, medical device manufacturers, and semiconductor firms means hardware engineering demand is distributed across both major metros and suburban corridors like the Space Coast.
Which Florida cities have the most hardware engineer jobs?
Florida, Orlando, and Palm Bay post the highest number of hardware engineer openings in Florida. Orlando and the surrounding Space Coast draw heavy demand from aerospace and defense contractors, Tampa's growing technology sector accounts for a strong share of embedded and RF roles, and Miami's mix of consumer electronics and medical device firms keeps demand steady in South Florida.
Are there remote hardware engineer jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Hardware engineering is inherently hands-on, requiring lab access, prototype testing, and physical verification work that cannot move fully off-site. About 56% of hardware engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common in roles centered on design review, documentation, and FPGA simulation rather than bench work.
How can I get hired as a hardware engineer in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate programs at Florida's large defense and aerospace employers, where structured rotational programs provide hands-on exposure across multiple hardware disciplines. Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and L3Harris all run early-career engineering programs with Florida-based openings. A strong capstone project, a senior design portfolio, or a co-op completed at a Florida facility substantially improves selection odds. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles such as electronics technician or test engineer also find these programs accessible.
Where can I find and apply to hardware engineer jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to hardware engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across aerospace, defense, medical devices, and consumer electronics. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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