Are you ready to be at the forefront of revolutionary advancements in aviation technology? As a Principal Electrical/Systems Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you have the unique opportunity to lead pioneering electrical engineering projects in the exciting realms of electric aircraft and eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) systems. In this role, you will oversee the design, development, and cutting-edge implementation of state-of-the-art electrical systems and components that directly influence the performance of innovative flight surfaces components. You will provide technical expertise, guidance, and support to a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace engineering. You'll work side by side with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, driving innovation and enhancing processes to achieve ambitious project objectives. Reporting directly to our Engineering Program Manager, you’ll be based in our vibrant Torrance, California or Tempe Arizona locations, embracing a hybrid work schedule that balances flexibility and teamwork.
Your impact at Honeywell Aerospace will be profound. Through your technical leadership and exceptional project management skills, you will help shape the future of high-quality, technologically advanced electrical engineering solutions. Your efforts will not only elevate our company’s success but also enhance our reputation and growth within the rapidly evolving aerospace industry.
At Honeywell Aerospace, our leaders are committed to nurturing talent and supporting our teams in reaching new heights. Join us in revolutionizing the skies and be a part of a company dedicated to making aviation safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly. Your journey in shaping the future of flight starts here.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and develop electrical systems and components
- Conduct feasibility studies and analyze technical requirements
- Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and regulations
- Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources
- Lead and manage electrical engineering projects from conception to completion
- Provide technical expertise, guidance, and support to the team members
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
- Execute electrical circuit design team project tasks
- Complete assignments by applying electrical engineering methods
- Generate Bill-of-Materials (BOMs) for Printed Board Assemblies (PBAs)
- Leverage knowledge of circuit design, circuit simulation, and analysis
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems/failures uncovered by circuit card tests
- Prepare investigation and test results to document findings
US PERSON REQUIREMENT
“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.”
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or equivalent
- Typically 15+ years working with circuit design integration and test experience
WE VALUE
- Experience with MentorGraphix DxDesigner or equivalent circuit design tool set
- Analog circuit design experience and standard lab equipment (meters, probes, etc.)
- High-power power electronics design for inverters
- Ability to produce white papers to document investigation findings, test results, and outcomes of trade studies
- Knowledge of obsolescence parts replacement, identification of substitute parts, and making board level drawing changes
- Experience with circuit design, circuit simulation, and analysis at a level required for fault isolation and hands-on troubleshooting
- Familiarity with aircraft/aerospace test standards, such as DO-178B, DO-160, or DO-254
PAY AND BENEFITS
The annual base salary range for this position is <$181,000- $225,000>. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or an equivalent field
- Typically 15+ years of circuit design, integration, and test experience
- U.S. person status under applicable export control regulations
- Experience with Mentor Graphics DxDesigner or an equivalent circuit design toolset
- Analog circuit design experience and familiarity with standard laboratory equipment
- High-power power electronics design experience for inverters
- Ability to produce white papers documenting investigations, test results, and trade-study outcomes
- Knowledge of parts obsolescence, substitute part identification, and board-level drawing changes
- Circuit design, simulation, analysis, fault isolation, and hands-on troubleshooting experience
- Familiarity with aerospace test standards such as DO-178B, DO-160, or DO-254
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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