About us:
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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Control Systems:
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
Control Systems develops the thermal and motion control systems that help aircraft take off, land safely and protect the people on board. With more than 10 million passengers per day flying on aircraft equipped with our products and more than 75% of commercial flights beginning with our engine start systems, Control Systems reaches farther across the aviation industry than most people realize.
Senior Systems Engineering Manager – Aerospace Lighting Systems
Lead Growth, Technical Excellence, and Team Development in Aerospace Lighting Systems
POSITION OVERVIEW
Honeywell is seeking an accomplished Senior Systems Engineering Manager to drive leadership and advancement within our Aerospace Lighting Systems business. This pivotal role is responsible for defining technical strategies, inspiring innovation, and executing excellence throughout the entire product lifecycle—from concept and proposal through system delivery and support. The Senior Systems Engineering Manager will also focus on building and leading high-performing engineering teams and continuously improving engineering processes.
The successful candidate will bring substantial expertise in aerospace lighting systems , integration of complex systems, and compliance with global aerospace certification standards. This leader will provide strategic and technical direction to drive business growth and foster the development of engineering talent.
Senior Systems Engineering Manager (Lighting Systems) – Lighting Systems Center of Excellence (COE)
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
- Develop a compelling vision for the Lighting Systems COE, providing clear communication to align diverse and experienced team members. Build differentiated capabilities (current and future) and capacity aligned to long-term global strategic frameworks and annual plans. Leverage the local ecosystem for speed and complementary capabilities (universities, suppliers, startups).
- Drive a culture of business-driven innovation to build a strong pipeline of market- and customer-backed, technology-forward offerings, focusing on core and emerging areas such as smart lighting, sustainable solutions, and connected ecosystems. Work actively with cross-functional teams (strategy, marketing, product management) in the front-end innovation process (opportunity pipeline, prioritization) leading to breakthrough ideas and new product introductions (NPIs).
- Responsible for overseeing Lighting Systems Center of Excellence (COE) product development program execution at Honeywell India.
- Lead multiple product development teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement to reduce development cycle times and costs, with a focus on quality. Utilize organizational best practices and frameworks (Agile, Honeywell Operating System).
- Attract, build, and retain talent in core areas and emerging domains (connected lighting, sustainability, advanced laser fiber technology), while driving strategic infrastructure investments (capital & operational expenditure).
- Establish strong operating systems with engineering internal stakeholders (global teams, peers, engineering COEs) and external partners (product managers, leadership, cross-business groups) of the Lighting Systems COE and Aero leadership (regional and global).
- Collaborate with High Growth Region (HGR) India regional business teams (technology and product sales/business development leadership) to connect with regional customers (key account management) and identify new opportunities (co-creation, co-innovation), including proposal development and technical bidding processes.
Must have:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (preferably in electrical/electronics/mechanical). 15+ years of experience in product and technology development.
- Proven ability to lead & influence multi-disciplinary and global teams
- Strong understanding of certification and regulatory frameworks
- Experience in NPI, product lifecycle, and strong understanding of end products, customers, markets, and business dynamics within the lighting industry.
Leadership Expectations:
- Strategic thinker with strong execution focus
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to balance technical depth with business outcomes
- Demonstrated track record of building high-performing teams
Honeywell Aerospace never requests or accepts money from candidates at any stage of the hiring process. Any demand for payment in exchange for employment opportunities is fraudulent and should be reported immediately to local law enforcement authorities
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, preferably electrical, electronics, or mechanical engineering
- 15+ years of experience in product and technology development
- Experience leading and influencing multidisciplinary and global teams
- Strong understanding of aerospace certification and regulatory frameworks
- Experience with new product introduction and product lifecycle management
- Strong understanding of lighting-industry end products, customers, markets, and business dynamics
- Strategic thinking and strong execution skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to balance technical depth with business outcomes
- Demonstrated record of building high-performing teams
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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