As a Lead Systems Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and testing of flight management systems for commercial and defense aircraft. You will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers to develop and test system requirements, perform system integration, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Your expertise in systems engineering and your passion for innovation will make a significant impact on the aviation industry by designing and implementing flight management systems that meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.
You will report directly to our Sr Engineering Program Manager, and you'll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and develop flight management system requirements
- Design and define flight management system architectures and interfaces
- Perform system integration and testing to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
- Support the certification process for flight management systems
- Provide support and oversight to less experienced Systems Engineers on the team
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
- 6+ years of experience in systems engineering and project leadership.
- Comprehensive knowledge in systems integration, implementation, and troubleshooting.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities and ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Experience in leading complex engineering projects and providing technical leadership.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with relevant technologies and industry trends.
- Knowledge of flight systems and avionics
- Experience with flight system design and integration
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
- Knowledge of aircraft certification processes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
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.
THE BUSINESS
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
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.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTSDue 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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization #LI-Hybrid#LI-AL3Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)
- 6+ years of experience in systems engineering and project leadership
- Comprehensive knowledge in systems integration, implementation, and troubleshooting
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities and ability to work under minimal supervision
- Experience leading complex engineering projects and providing technical leadership
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with relevant technologies and industry trends
- Knowledge of flight systems and avionics
- U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee/refugee, or ability to obtain export authorization)
- Experience with flight system design and integration
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
- Knowledge of aircraft certification processes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
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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