Honeywell Aerospace is looking for a Sr Advanced Systems Engineer to help develop the next generation of inertial navigation systems that drive innovation, safety, and efficiency across the aerospace industry. Working alongside a highly skilled, multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the design, integration, testing, and qualification of new products, supporting development from early concept and prototyping through production and deployment.
In this role, you will work under limited supervision and collaborate closely with systems, electrical, mechanical, materials, software, and manufacturing engineers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving customer and business needs. Leveraging a broad engineering background spanning mechanical systems, computer-based technologies, and system integration, you will contribute technical expertise across the product development lifecycle while supporting critical aerospace programs and helping bring advanced navigation technologies to market.
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Location: Redmond, WA
Responsibilities
- Perform numerical evaluation of product design, integration, and qualification activities for inertial navigation products.
- Perform calibration and performance evaluation of inertial sensors and systems.
- Analyze sensor and system performance data, including Root Allan Variance (RAV).
- Perform simulations and numerical data analysis and evaluate results against technical and compliance requirements.
- Contribute to trade studies, FMEA, root-cause analysis, and technical issue resolution.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for review with senior technical staff.
- Communicate technical status, findings, and recommendations to engineering stakeholders and customers.
- Participate in system and design reviews, including SRR, PDR, TRR, CDR, FCA/PCA, and technical interchange meetings.
- Analyze customer flow-down requirements and contribute to feasibility assessments and technical solution development.
- Develop and update system engineering documentation, including system-level requirements, Interface Control Documents, Hardware Requirements Specifications, verification plans and procedures, and certification documentation.
- Contribute to proposal activities, including development of Basis of Estimates.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support product development, integration, verification, and qualification.
- Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to less-experienced team members as appropriate.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
- 7+ years of relevant systems engineering.
- Experience with systems integration, implementation, verification testing, and/or troubleshooting.
- 2+ years of experience working with complex aerospace, navigation, sensor, electromechanical, or related engineering systems.
- Experience performing engineering data analysis and evaluating technical results.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
WE VALUE
- Master’s degree or advanced technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience with inertial sensors, IMUs, inertial navigation systems, or related navigation and sensing technologies.
- Experience with test-system integration for high-precision inertial sensors or IMUs.
- Experience with inertial sensor/IMU requirements and associated qualification procedures.
- Experience with numerical data analysis, regression, and curve fitting.
- Experience with MATLAB, Creo, SolidWorks, and/or MathCAD.
- Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience supporting complex system integration projects.
- Knowledge of systems engineering practices across the product development lifecycle.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively to engineering stakeholders and customers.
The annual base salary range for this position is $133,000 - $167,000. 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 requires Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, which certification of the two will be determined by the level of the position & meeting the minimum experience requirements of the certification. Candidates who do not currently hold the certification required for their position level must obtain the applicable certification within six (6) months of hire. The company will cover the cost of required training, certification, and/or recertification.
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/
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.
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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.
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: November 11, 2026.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline
- 7+ years of relevant systems engineering experience
- Experience with systems integration, implementation, verification testing, and/or troubleshooting
- 2+ years of experience with complex aerospace, navigation, sensor, electromechanical, or related engineering systems
- Experience performing engineering data analysis and evaluating technical results
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain export authorization under U.S. export control laws
- PMP or CAPM certification, or ability to obtain the applicable certification within six months of hire
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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
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