Lead Systems Engineer

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2 Locations
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130K-187K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
In an era of dynamic change, Aerospace is addressing the most complex challenges in space.
The Role
Provides technical leadership for advanced radar system development, technology roadmaps, capture strategies, customer engagement, IRAD efforts, intellectual property protection, and cross-divisional technical challenges. The role requires deep expertise in systems engineering, radar architecture, RF design, DSP, modeling, simulation, and product development. It also involves mentoring technical talent, presenting to executives and industry audiences, establishing external partnerships, and supporting business development. Significant travel of up to 30% is required.
Summary Generated by Built In

Honeywell Aerospace EDS designs, engineers, and manufactures solutions for the world's most critical missions. We are currently seeking a Technical Fellow to join our engineering leadership team. Candidates should be strategic technical leaders passionate about effective application of principled Systems Engineering to deliver world-class sensor product technologies and solutions to our commercial and defense customers. They will apply their knowledge and skills to develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts. They will be viewed within the company and the customer community as an expert in radar technologies.

A Honeywell Aerospace EDS Lead Systems Engineer will assume a key leadership role to the Engineering organization. In addition to deep technical expertise, the successful candidate for this role must exhibit fine-tuned communication and presentation skills to interface with senior level executives at Honeywell Aerospace EDS and with its customers. The Honeywell Aerospace EDS Lead Systems Engineer will possess career experience and demonstrate technical acumen in product technologies associated with complex radar systems including system model synthesis and analysis; RF design and analysis; and Digital Signal Processing synthesis and analysis. A robust System Engineering background with knowledge of radar architecture, modeling and simulation techniques, system analysis, and product development is required.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Provide technical leadership in the development of new radar systems
  • Develop technology roadmaps, identify technology/capability gaps
  • Create capture strategies and lead white paper development with Business Development and Engineering support
  • Engage with customers to shape, pursue, and capture new opportunities 
  • Establish partnerships with Government Labs, Universities, and/or Small Businesses
  • Drive protection of intellectual property (IP) through reviews of patent/trade secret applications
  • Oversee and guide IRAD technology efforts and other challenging technical issues on programs or bids 
  • Publicize CAES capabilities through publications, presentations, panel/advisory board participation, news articles
  • Foster cross-divisional interaction, collaboration, and technology development
  • Help solve cross-Division critical technical challenges
  • Mentor to develop the next generation of technical talent and transfer knowledge
  • Significant travel as needed, up to 30%.
Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Masters Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering), Physics, or Mathematics
  • 15+ years of experience as an engineer
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
  • This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)
  • Active Security Clearance

WE VALUE:

  • PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
  • Aerospace or Defense Experience
  • Radio Frequency or mechanical design and product experience
  • DSP code level development
  • Patents, publications, and/or technical presentations to industry
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

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. ​

The annual base salary range for this position in Colorado is $130,000-$162,000. For California, the annual base salary range is $149,000-$187,000. 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. 

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

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. 

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.

Skills Required

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
  • 15+ years of engineering experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
  • U.S. person status or eligibility for approval under a U.S. Government export license
  • Active security clearance
  • PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
  • Aerospace or defense experience
  • Radio frequency or mechanical design and product experience
  • Digital signal processing code-level development experience
  • Patents, publications, or technical presentations to industry
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
4,600 Employees
Year Founded: 1960

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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