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. 

The Performance & Operability (P&O) Methods group within the Systems Engineering organization is seeking a Lead Engineer who will lead key Performance and Operability Design Systems (PODS) and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Digital Transformation software efforts. As a Lead Systems Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in the design, implementation, and management of complex systems and software solutions within the System Engineering department. You will work within cross-functional global teams on cutting-edge projects that transform the way businesses operate. Your expertise in systems engineering, project management, software, and technical leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of technology and industry solutions.

This position requires the individual to be an expert in software design and well versed in Performance and Operability Methods tools, processes, and methods. The engineer will lead large teams on multiple software projects which will require them to be the primary point of contact for a wide range of support needs. The Lead Engineer will champion technical innovation and process improvements. The individual will mentor and develop less-experienced engineers. The Engineer will be responsible for leading major modernization efforts while adhering to the latest software and modeling standards.

You will have the opportunity to use your unique skills to accelerate innovation and engineering productivity, teaming with the world’s most talented engineers!

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical software lead for PODS and MBSE programs for the entire P&O Department
• Lead new digital transformation initiatives (MBSE) in P&O and drive collaboration with CDA
• Ownership to system/software architecture and long-term technical direction
• Defining and enforcing software design patterns, coding standards, and best practices
• Driving scalability, reliability, security considerations in the architecture
• Create and drive automated testing strategies
• Champion Agile frameworks
• Drive configuration management and version control best practices
• Drive seamless data communication between different software tools amongst the organization
• Drive a global team of engineers from USA, Puerto Rico, and India
• Foster productive mentoring relationships that result in tangible knowledge transfer and technical growth. 
• Teach object-oriented programming to methods team
• Communicate effectively to peers, customers, and leadership
• Review and approve technical software requirements for both internal and external audiences
• Requirements analysis & requirements decomposition

Travel domestically and internationally: 20%

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.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics 
• 15 years of software development experience

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Mechanical, Aerospace or similar Engineering disciplines.
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Expertise in object-oriented analysis and design
• Expertise in programming languages such as C++, FORTRAN, JAVA, Python, MATLAB, QT
• Expertise with requirement analysis, design & architecture for desktop tools
• Experience with Windows/Linux
• Experience with PODS tools such as EuTools, Data Reduction, Sales Programs, FAST
• Understanding of DLL’s, XML, JSON, libraries, API’s, and other common software configuration files, and libraries
• Has developed and led major software projects and delivered results
• Effective technical leadership of large teams
• Ability to influence and lead the Performance & Operability organization in technical innovation, transformation, and modernization
• Productive mentoring relationships that result in tangible knowledge transfer and technical growth. 
• Self-motivated, able to work with little supervision and take the initiative to get things done
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and program needs.
• Multi-tasking and can manage a variety of complicated tasks

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.

Engines & Power 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

Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets — backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.