As an Sr Advanced Electrical Systems Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be part of a team that designs, develops, and integrates highly complex systems for APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) gas turbine engines within Honeywell Aerospace. Your role will be pivotal in creating system solutions that directly address the evolving needs of our customers. With ownership of systems and components at every aspect of the systems life cycle, from the front end of business development through the product end of life, you will be integral to our mission. You will work across disciplines within the APU Control Systems department, which is part of the Engines & Power Systems business, to drive growth and reach critical business milestones.
In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to lead and be responsible for all aspects of APU control systems engineering, emphasizing production and factory support for electronic control units. This includes design aspects, obsolescence, revising drawings at all levels/sub-assemblies, etc. Your leadership will be crucial in guiding a team of engineers who will collaborate to support the site. Responsibilities also include managing engineering support cases and distributing the team's workload.
With your expertise, you will ensure ECNs (Engineering Change Notice) meet high-quality standards and optimize review cycles for increased productivity. You will also plan the substantiation needed for all product support cases, including testing when required. Other products to be supported include ECUs (Electronic Control Unit) for Cabin Pressure systems and Engine Propulsion.
You will report directly to our Sr Engineering Manager and you’ll work out of our Tucson, AZ site on a Hybrid work schedule. Note: For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F. Relocation support may be provided.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Travel: up to 10%
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:
- Production/Factory support
- Responsible for resolving production support cases and releasing any associated Engineering Change Notices.
- Responsible for technical substantiation of design changes related to production and factory support.
- Guide other engineers and partner with project engineers to distribute the workload for the production support cases.
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Collaborate with other engineering support teams such as component engineering, materials, mechanical, certification, test services, configuration management, data management, etc.
- Design & Integration
- Responsible for approved source list drawings or build-to-print drawings – ensure supplier drawings and/or parts are compliant with Honeywell Aerospace drawing and governing requirements
- Responsible for reconciling product requirements with system-level or customer requirements
- Responsible for integration of product design into larger system and application – must know the function of the part as well as its contribution to larger functions
- Communication / Component Management
- Responsible for all supplier, customer, and project engineering communication concerning product development and production support.
- Responsible for participating in planning & scheduling, integrating supplier schedule into program schedule, and establishing program milestones (at component level)
- Responsible for coordination memo authorship, tracking/log, and responses to suppliers and customers
Qualifications
- YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
- 5+ years of experience with product development, systems integration, and production/factory support for aerospace products such as electronic control units, electronic subassemblies, sensors, effectors, and control system components used on safety-critical systems, including gas turbine engine controls. This would include electrical, electromechanical, fuel, hydraulic, and/or actuation systems.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Systems Engineering.
- Advanced knowledge of systems development lifecycle
- Individuals that quickly analyze, incorporate, and apply new information and concepts.
- Leading diverse and global teams
- Direct experience with control systems components for gas turbine engines such as Wire Harness, Engine starter Motor, Oil Level Sensors, Speed Sensors, etc.
- Experience with test setup conformity of qualification test setup/bench
- Individuals who are self-motivated, able to work with little supervision, and consistently take the initiative to get things done.
- Ability to adapt dictated by project changes
- Multi-tasking and can manage a variety of complicated tasks and people
- Making autonomous decisions
U.S.PERSON REQUIREMENTS
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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this job. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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/
ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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.
ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT
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.
POSITION 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. Posting Date: 9/2/2026
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- At least 5 years of experience with aerospace product development, systems integration, and production or factory support
- Experience supporting aerospace safety-critical products, including electronic control units, electronic subassemblies, sensors, effectors, or control system components
- Must be a U.S. Person, such as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual, or able to obtain export authorization
- Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Systems Engineering
- Advanced knowledge of systems development lifecycle
- Experience leading diverse and global teams
- Direct experience with gas turbine engine control system components
- Experience with qualification test setup or bench conformity
- Significant engineering experience with autonomous decision-making and complex task management
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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