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The Performance & Operability (P&O) Methods group within the Systems Engineering organization is seeking a Lead Engineer who will lead key Performance and Operability Design Systems (PODS) and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Digital Transformation software efforts. As a Lead Systems Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in the design, implementation, and management of complex systems and software solutions within the System Engineering department. You will work within cross-functional global teams on cutting-edge projects that transform the way businesses operate. Your expertise in systems engineering, project management, software, and technical leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of technology and industry solutions.
This position requires the individual to be an expert in software design and well versed in Performance and Operability Methods tools, processes, and methods. The engineer will lead large teams on multiple software projects which will require them to be the primary point of contact for a wide range of support needs. The Lead Engineer will champion technical innovation and process improvements. The individual will mentor and develop less-experienced engineers. The Engineer will be responsible for leading major modernization efforts while adhering to the latest software and modeling standards.
You will have the opportunity to use your unique skills to accelerate innovation and engineering productivity, teaming with the world’s most talented engineers!
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities- Serve as primary technical software lead for PODS and MBSE programs for the entire P&O Department
- Lead new digital transformation initiatives (MBSE) in P&O and drive collaboration with CDA
- Ownership to system/software architecture and long-term technical direction
- Defining and enforcing software design patterns, coding standards, and best practices
- Driving scalability, reliability, security considerations in the architecture
- Create and drive automated testing strategies
- Champion Agile frameworks
- Drive configuration management and version control best practices
- Drive seamless data communication between different software tools amongst the organization
- Drive a global team of engineers from USA, Puerto Rico, and India
- Foster productive mentoring relationships that result in tangible knowledge transfer and technical growth.
- Teach object-oriented programming to methods team
- Communicate effectively to peers, customers, and leadership
- Review and approve technical software requirements for both internal and external audiences
- Requirements analysis & requirements decomposition
Travel domestically and internationally: 20%
QualificationsDue 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.
YOU MUST HAVE- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
- 15 years of software development experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Mechanical, Aerospace or similar Engineering disciplines.
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Expertise in object-oriented analysis and design
- Expertise in programming languages such as C++, FORTRAN, JAVA, Python, MATLAB, QT
- Expertise with requirement analysis, design & architecture for desktop tools
- Experience with Windows/Linux
- Experience with PODS tools such as EuTools, Data Reduction, Sales Programs, FAST
- Understanding of DLL’s, XML, JSON, libraries, API’s, and other common software configuration files, and libraries
- Has developed and led major software projects and delivered results
- Effective technical leadership of large teams
- Ability to influence and lead the Performance & Operability organization in technical innovation, transformation, and modernization
- Productive mentoring relationships that result in tangible knowledge transfer and technical growth.
- Self-motivated, able to work with little supervision and take the initiative to get things done
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and program needs.
- Multi-tasking and can manage a variety of complicated tasks
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.
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 degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- 15 years of experience with turbine engine performance modeling and analysis
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or granted asylum
- Ability to obtain export authorization, if applicable
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or similar Engineering discipline
- Expert understanding of gas turbine engine thermodynamics and physics
- Expertise with turbomachine concept modeling, development, and trade studies
- Effective technical leadership and ability to lead technical innovation and transformation
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate in diverse global teams
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
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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