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.
As an Sr Advanced Systems Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing sophisticated systems that drive innovation and efficiency across diverse aerospace applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet complex technical requirements and enhance system performance in the aerospace sector.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager and you’ll work out of our Redmond, WA location on a Hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the development and deployment of advanced aerospace systems that support Honeywell’s Aerospace commitment to technological excellence and customer satisfaction. Your expertise will contribute to the optimization and integration of hardware, software, and network components, ensuring robust and scalable aerospace solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform numeric evaluation of product design, integration, and qualification activities for new inertial navigation products for internal R&D and customer funded programs
- Evaluate sensor & system performance – ex: reading and understanding Root Alan Variance (RAV)
- Lead trade studies and issue resolution (e.g. FMEA, RCCA) activities
- Prepare, review, approve, and present technical documentation and deliverables to internal and external customers
- Function as a technical focal with internal customers supporting new product development and communicating technical status
- Execute in a cross-functional team setting (interfacing with mechanical, electrical, software, test, etc.)
- Support system design team meetings (SRR, PDR, TRR, CDR, FCA/PCA, TIMs) with internal and external customers
- Perform customer flow-down requirement analysis, feasibility assessment, technical solution development
- Create system documents development, including but not limited to system-level requirements, Interface Control Document, Hardware Requirements Specification, Performance Verification Test Plan Procedure, Certification documents
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Physics, or similar technical field
- Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in a related field
WE VALUE
- Experience in systems guidance and navigation testing and analysis
- Experience with DOORS
- Strong math and analytical skills
- Familiarity with Department of Defense programs and processes
- Advanced knowledge of the systems development lifecycle
- Individuals that quickly analyze, incorporate and apply new information and concepts
- Model based system engineering capability
- Ability to effectively communicate and manage cross-functionally to meet deliverables
- Ability to adapt dictated by project changes
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Multi-tasking and the ability to manage a variety of complicated tasks
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Working knowledge of software development as an engineering discipline, including some programming skills
- Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification
The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000.00-$165,000.00. 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.
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/
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.
To learn more, please visit https://aerospace.honeywell.com/
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science Engineering, Physics, or similar technical field
- Must be a US Citizen (contractual requirements)
- 5+ years' experience in a related field
- Experience in systems guidance and navigation testing and analysis
- Experience with DOORS
- Strong math and analytical skills
- Familiarity with Department of Defense programs and processes
- Advanced knowledge of the systems development lifecycle
- Model based systems engineering capability
- Ability to communicate and manage cross-functionally to meet deliverables
- Working knowledge of software development and some programming skills
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Experience with FMEA and RCCA (issue resolution)
- Ability to create system documents (requirements, ICD, HRS, PV test plans, certification docs)
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.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
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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