Lead Systems Engineer

When you join Honeywell Aerospace, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future. Join a team that designs, develops, and integrates highly complex propulsion control systems within Honeywell Aerospace. You will be integral in creating system solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You will have ownership for systems throughout the full lifecycle, and you will collaborate across the Engines & Power Systems (E&PS) organization to drive growth and achieve critical business milestones.

In this role, you will be responsible for the development, qualification, and support of propulsion turbine engine control systems and associated development equipment. These complex systems serve as part of full‑authority digital engine control (FADEC) systems, especially the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), and related hardware/software elements. 

As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will serve as a technical focal point, drive systems architecture and integration, guide team members, and ensure controls systems meet the needs of both internal and external customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end‑to‑end systems integration and architecture development for propulsion controls, ensuring strong traceability between requirements, control logic, and verification methods.
• Develop and maintain requirements matrices, test strategies, and documentation alignment consistent with MBSE practices.
• Partner across functions to ensure unified control strategies and program convergence.
• Provide dependable customer‑focused troubleshooting.
• Lead field issue investigations, drive RCCAs, and support coordinated communication with airframers, operators, and field service engineering.
• Mentor engineers through technical investigations, testing, review preparation, and design rationale.
• Support organization’s cross‑team collaboration norms and agile development process.
• Manage planning, schedule alignment, and readiness activities across agile releases and engineering milestones.

US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 5+ years engineering experience

WE VALUE

• Background in electrical engineering, electronic design, and circuit analysis.
• Background in electrical test equipment and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of product development lifecycle and systems engineering processes.
• Experience collaborating across diverse engineering teams and environments.
• Familiarity with agile development frameworks, team ceremonies, retrospectives, and incremental planning. 
• Ability to quickly analyze and apply new information and concepts.
• Experience leading a diverse and global team.
• Ability to manage a variety of complex tasks and people.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and make autonomous decisions.

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/

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.