As a Lead Electrical Engineer here at Honeywell, you will play a key role in leading and managing facility electrical engineering projects within our engineering test services organization. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems supporting our engines and power systems customers. 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 the engineering manager and you’ll work out of our Phoenix Engines location on a hybrid 3/2 work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the company's ability to execute high-quality, innovative, and technologically advanced testing. Your technical leadership, project management skills, and commitment to excellence will contribute to the company's success, reputation, and growth in the industry.
ResponsibilitiesKey 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
- BS/MS Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in engineering related to electrical and facility control systems
- Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements
- 8+ 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.
- 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.
- Experience as a Technical leader and designer. Working knowledge of industry electrical standards (UL508A, NFPA79, IEC, NEC).
WE VALUE
- Professional Engineer License in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering
- Experience with various programing languages including NI LabVIEW.
Export Compliance Language:
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 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
Engines & Power Systems:
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
Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets — backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 8 or more years of engineering experience related to electrical and facility control systems
- Must be a U.S. citizen due to contractual requirements
- 8 or more years of PLC programming experience across multiple hardware platforms
- Experience with PLC platforms including Emerson, Allen-Bradley, Phoenix Contact, or Automation Direct
- Ability to write software using an object-oriented approach with function blocks or add-on instructions
- Ability to program in Ladder Logic
- Experience architecting and writing software from scratch
- Ability to work safely and prioritize quality with minimal direction in cross-functional teams
- Strong oral and written communication skills with customers
- Experience as a technical leader and designer
- Working knowledge of UL508A, NFPA79, IEC, and NEC electrical standards
- Professional Engineer license in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering
- Experience with programming languages including NI LabVIEW
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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