As an Advanced Electrical Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will have the opportunity to provide advanced technical expertise and leadership in electrical engineering projects. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex electrical systems and components, ensuring high-quality and innovative solutions that meet customer and business needs.
You will report directly to our Test Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the company's ability to deliver cutting-edge electrical engineering solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in industrial operations.
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Responsibilities- Architect, develop and test well-structured PLC programs for new and existing equipment using best practices and guidelines established by Honeywell. This would include troubleshooting/modifying/fixing facility control systems (FCS) and human machine interfaces (HMI) and then documenting changes.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and learning for junior engineers
- Define controls system requirements and develop detailed functional specifications
- Lead implementation and testing of new systems including troubleshooting of software, electrical and mechanical issues working side-by-side with internal teams
- The ability to use AutoCAD Electrical to support/revise current designs and create new designs that will be fabricated into hardware. The designs will be composed of the following: block diagrams, system/control interconnects, internal panel layouts, cable and harness assemblies, bill of material (BOM) and test/configuration instructions.
- Be able to create clear detailed documentation to support the operation, maintenance and repair of designed equipment and software.
- Able to Lead and aid in the troubleshooting of various electrical/electronic issues, including generators, utilizing analytical thinking. The ability to properly use test equipment such as digital multimeters (DMM), oscilloscopes, milliohm meters and hi-pot testers.
- Willing to respond quickly with quality solutions to support our customer’s needs.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
- 4+ years of experience in engineering related to electrical and facility control systems
- 4+ years PLC programming experience with multiple hardware platforms
- Emerson, Allen-Bradley, Phoenix Contact and Automation Direct preferred
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to write software using an object-oriented approach utilizing function blocks or add-on instructions. Be able to program in Ladder Logic.
- Must have experience architecting and writing software from scratch.
Experience as a Technical leader and designer. Working knowledge of industry electrical standards (UL508A, NFPA79, IEC, NEC).
WE VALUE
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Experience with various programing languages including NI LabVIEW.
- Experience in industrial automation and control systems
- Strong project management and leadership skills
- Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement
- Knowledge of emerging electrical engineering technologies and industry trends
- A work ethic that places safety and quality as the highest priorities. Proven ability to work with minimal direction in a cross-functional team environment.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written, with our customers.
BENEFITS
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/
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 have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
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 THE BUSINESS UNIT
Optimize industrial operations through integrated automation, control systems, and digital technologies. Connect assets and enable real-time insights to drive smarter, data-driven decision-making. Enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability with scalable solutions like Experion® and Honeywell Forge™.
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. Posting Date: September 17, 2026
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- 4+ years of engineering experience related to electrical and facility control systems
- 4+ years of PLC programming experience across multiple hardware platforms
- Experience with object-oriented software development using function blocks or add-on instructions
- Ability to program in Ladder Logic
- Experience architecting and writing software from scratch
- Experience as a technical leader and designer
- Working knowledge of UL508A, NFPA 79, IEC, and NEC electrical standards
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience with programming languages including NI LabVIEW
- Experience in industrial automation and control systems
- Strong project management and leadership skills
- Knowledge of emerging electrical engineering technologies and industry trends
- Ability to work with minimal direction in a cross-functional team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with customers
- Must be a U.S. person under export control requirements
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
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What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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