As a Sr Advanced Systems Engineer - Flight Management System here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will work in a fast-paced and exciting development environment with a team of experienced systems and software engineers to satisfy technical requirements, support functional load deliveries and ensure compliance with certification requirements.
You will report directly to our Sr Engineering Manager, and work out of our Aguadilla, Puerto Rico location. External hires will begin with 90 days onsite before transitioning to a hybrid (3/2) schedule. There are relocation benefits available for this position.
Join our dynamic Flight Management System team at Honeywell Aerospace, where we design, develop, and integrate highly complex systems for our Anthem Next Generation Avionics project. We are on the lookout for an experienced Systems Engineer who is passionate about developing and defining software requirements that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Avionics or embedded Systems development and requirement definition
- Support the design and development of advanced systems, including hardware, software, and network components
- Provide successful execution of complex engineering projects
- Implement and enforce security measures and compliance standards to safeguard systems and data
- Lead the deployment and configuration of systems, ensuring they are installed correctly, tested rigorously, and perform optimally
- Provide technical leadership in identifying and resolving system issues, minimizing downtime, and ensuring systems remain operational
- Test and Integration on test benches in labs
- System Verification and Validation
Travel, up to 15%, may be expected - within US and/or internationally
QualificationsMUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- 7+ years of experience in systems engineering and project leadership in the domain of Avionics, Flight Management or Flight Guidance
- 7+ years of experience with systems integration, implementation, and troubleshooting
- 7+ years of technical knowledge and expertise in advanced systems engineering technologies
- 7+ years of experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
WE VALUE:
- Advanced Engineering degrees such as MS in Aerospace Engineering
- Experience in leading complex system integration projects
- Knowledge of software configuration and change management practices with DOORS NG and Atlassian tools
- Experience with Agile development processes
- Diverse and global teaming and collaboration experience
- Effective and proactive communication
- Business oriented approach to software development
- Strong understanding of DO-178B/C
- Strong understanding of ARP-4754
- Verification test plan experience
- ARINC 429 and signal debug capability
- Analytical skills & software development skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Attention to detail and a results-oriented approach
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and Paid Holidays.
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. Job Posting Date: May 28, 2026
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
HONEYWELL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless engage systems, mechanical components, and more, and engage many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as self-reliant and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B, and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (STEM)
- 7+ years systems engineering and project leadership in Avionics, Flight Management, or Flight Guidance
- 7+ years experience with systems integration, implementation, and troubleshooting
- 7+ years technical expertise in advanced systems engineering technologies
- 7+ years experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected status)
- Advanced engineering degree (MS in Aerospace Engineering)
- Experience leading complex system integration projects
- Knowledge of software configuration and change management (DOORS NG, Atlassian tools)
- Experience with Agile development processes
- Familiarity with DO-178B/C and ARP-4754
- Verification test plan and system V&V experience
- ARINC 429 and signal debug capability
- Analytical skills and software development skills
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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