As a Lead Electrical Design Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a key role in leading electrical engineering projects. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems and components. The lead engineer will provide technical expertise, guidance, and support to the team, ensuring the successful execution of projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive innovation, improve processes, and achieve project objectives.
You will report directly to our manager of electrical engineering and you’ll work out of our Lancaster, PA location on a On-site work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the company's ability to deliver high-quality, innovative, and technologically advanced electrical engineering solutions. Your technical leadership and commitment to excellence will contribute to the company's success, reputation, and growth in the industry.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities
- Lead electrical engineering projects from conception to production support
- Design work will include CCAs, cables, electrical subsystems, and test equipment.
- Write documents such as design disclosures, requirements documents, and test plans.
- Provide technical expertise, guidance, and support to the team members
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
- Design and develop electrical systems and components
- Conduct feasibility studies and analyze technical requirements
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and regulations
YOU MUST HAVE
- 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering with prior experience in a lead or senior engineering role
- Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, practices, and standards
- Proficiency in electrical design software and tools, capable of leading design efforts and ensuring technical accuracy
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to address complex electrical engineering challenges
- Experience in the US defense industry
- Ability to obtain a US security clearance (security clearances are only granted to US citizens)
WE VALUE
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's degree preferred)
- Strong leadership abilities
- Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement
- Knowledge of industry trends and advancements in electrical engineering
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance
- Experience in the aerospace defense industry.
- Experience with Siemens (formerly Mentor Graphics) Expedition
US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT
Must be US Citizen due to contractual requirements
About us:
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.
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/
POSTING TIMELINE
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.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of electrical engineering experience, including prior lead or senior engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of electrical design principles, practices, and standards
- Proficiency with electrical design software and tools
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience in the US defense industry
- Ability to obtain a US security clearance
- US citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Strong leadership abilities
- Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement
- Knowledge of electrical engineering industry trends and advancements
- Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance
- Experience in the aerospace defense industry
- Experience with Siemens Expedition
- Master's degree
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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