Advanced Systems Engineer - Flight Mgmt Systems (FMS)

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
In an era of dynamic change, Aerospace is addressing the most complex challenges in space.
The Role
Lead systems engineering activities for Airbus Flight Management System (FMS) integration, requirements, verification, validation, and certification. Coordinate across software, hardware, navigation, guidance, and V&V teams, manage defects in JIRA, perform system troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, and prepare technical and compliance documentation to support customer demonstrations and certification.
Summary Generated by Built In

Elevate Your Flight Experience with Honeywell Avionics

At Honeywell, 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 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.

Responsibilities

As an Advanced Systems Engineer within Honeywell Aerospace, you play a pivotal role in the the development, integration, verification, and certification of Honeywell Flight Management System (FMS) solutions for the Airbus FMS program. The role involves working closely with Airbus customers, software, hardware, certification, and verification teams to define requirements, analyze system behavior, support ATP activities, and drive issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Develop, review, and manage system requirements for Airbus Flight Management System (FMS) functionality.
  • Analyze Airbus operational requirements and ensure alignment with FMS system design.
  • Support system architecture, requirements decomposition, and interface definition activities.
  • Investigate, document, and track system observations and defects using JIRA.
  • Support integration, verification, validation, and certification activities.
  • Perform system-level troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
  • Coordinate with software, navigation, guidance, performance, and V&V teams to resolve technical issues.
  • Support customer issue investigations and technical reviews.
  • Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and compliance artifacts.
Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
  • 5 years of engineering experience in Systems Engineering, avionics, aerospace, and/or embedded systems development.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

WE VALUE

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience with Flight Management Systems (FMS), Flight Guidance, Navigation, or Avionics systems is of value.
  • Experience with ATP/customer demonstration activities is a plus.
  • Knowledge of ARP4754A, DO-178C, and aerospace development processes.
  • Experience with DOORS, JIRA, and requirements management tools.

Desired Skills
•    Systems Requirements Management
•    Verification & Validation
•    FMS Domain Knowledge
•    Defect and Observation Management (JIRA)
•    Root Cause Analysis
•    Cross-Functional Collaboration
 

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
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 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: https://www.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: August 12th, 2026 #LI-Hybrid

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics).
  • Minimum 5 years engineering experience in Systems Engineering, avionics, aerospace, and/or embedded systems development.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected status) due to export control compliance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (preferred specialization).
  • Experience with Flight Management Systems (FMS), Flight Guidance, Navigation, or Avionics systems.
  • Experience with ATP/customer demonstration activities.
  • Knowledge of ARP4754A, DO-178C, and aerospace development processes.
  • Experience with DOORS, JIRA, and requirements management tools.

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
4,600 Employees
Year Founded: 1960

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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