As a Sr Advanced Test Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be part of a team that designs, develops, integrates, and maintains highly complex test consoles used for testing reaction wheels and control moment gyros. You will be integral in creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of our products.
As a part of the Special Test Equipment team, you will impact the company’s success through the delivery of test engineering products to meet the needs of production as well as new product development.
You will report to the Engineering Manager and work 100% onsite at our Glendale, AZ site.
In this role, you will contribute in both the technical and project management aspects including, but not limited to, the following:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Electronics Hardware
- Design digital and analog signal conditioning circuits
- Select COTs hardware to be utilized in test consoles
- Complete drawings to document design of test consoles
- Support build of test consoles
- Mentor, train and support electrical technicians assigned to test consoles assembly and sustainment.
- Software
- Software development in LabVIEW for manufacturing test
- Development & governance of configuration management system of test console release for manufacturing
- Identify architecture efficiencies and implement software improvement actions as necessary.
- Engineering/Other
- Manage and release engineering packages as required through the development and sustaining lifecycles.
- Develop schedule, communicate risks & manage on-time delivery to milestones according to a program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
- Development of test system with DfX considerations
- Administer issues from identification through the triage and debug states to permanent corrective action (for both hardware and software).
- Travel: up to 5%
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
- 8+ years’ experience in the test engineering field developing hardware and automated software solutions
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
- 3+ years’ experience architecting & designing test solutions for production environments in LabVIEW
- Previous experience with automated test consoles with emphasis in the following:
- Digital and Analog signal conditioning circuit design
- Data Acquisition Hardware deployment, PC and Rack based
- Mechanical transducers including; angle, rate, torque, accelerometers, load cells and encoders
- Industrial computer configuration and deployment
- Test equipment rack development and documentation
- Deploying Communication busses including MIL-STD-1553, RS422/485, RS232, Ethernet, GPIB
- Practical experience configuring test equipment including; power distribution units, UPSs, power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, function generators, DMMs, switching networks, etc
- Programming with Real-Time Operating Systems
- Experience developing automated test software and scripts in TestStand, LabVIEW, Tcl, PERL, Python, etc
- Knowledge of test engineering architecture best practices and design fundamentals
- Experience interfacing and developing tools for use with manufacturing data
- Familiarity with statistical analysis techniques utilized from concept evaluation to production obsolescence
- Industry experience with industry recognized tools for product lifecycle management (such as TeamCenter, Windchill, etc) and test system documentation (such as Visio, Solidworks Electrical, CATIA, etc for wiring harnesses; Altium, OrCAD/Cadence, etc for schematic capture
- Familiarity with root cause analysis techniques (such as 5-why, fishbone, 8-D, cause map, etc).
- Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done.
- FPGA Programming (desired)
- Cost Account Management experience in SAP
- Digital and Analog signal conditioning circuit design
U.S. CITIZEN REQUIREMENT
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to contractual requirements.
No Sponsorships - We are not currently 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
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.
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. Job Posting Date: 9/16/2026
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- 8+ years of experience in test engineering developing hardware and automated software solutions
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of experience architecting and designing production test solutions in LabVIEW
- Experience with automated test consoles, signal conditioning circuit design, data acquisition hardware, transducers, industrial computers, and test equipment racks
- Experience deploying MIL-STD-1553, RS-422/485, RS-232, Ethernet, and GPIB communication buses
- Experience configuring power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, function generators, DMMs, switching networks, and related test equipment
- Experience developing automated test software and scripts using TestStand, LabVIEW, Tcl, Perl, Python, or similar tools
- Programming experience with real-time operating systems
- Knowledge of test engineering architecture best practices and design fundamentals
- Experience interfacing with and developing tools for manufacturing data
- Familiarity with statistical analysis techniques used throughout the product lifecycle
- Experience with product lifecycle management and test system documentation tools such as Teamcenter, Windchill, Visio, SolidWorks Electrical, CATIA, Altium, or OrCAD/Cadence
- Familiarity with root cause analysis techniques including 5-Why, fishbone, 8-D, and cause mapping
- FPGA programming experience
- Cost Account Management experience in SAP
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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