Honeywell

Advanced Systems Engineer - Surface Defense Navigation

Honeywell • $95K — $115K *
Herkimer, NY 13350In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in technical disciplines (STEM) from an accredited institution.
  • 5 years of engineering experience.
  • 3 years of experience in electrical troubleshooting, preferably with embedded systems.
  • 3 years of interpreting schematics, test data, and system logs.
  • Ability to communicate system behavior effectively to various stakeholders.
  • Strong coordination skills across production and engineering teams.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent issues with ownership.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary liaison between the product team and Production Engineering.
  • Provide system-level troubleshooting support to production technicians.
  • Lead the testing and rollout of production test software for new products.
  • Collaborate to enhance product yield and minimize recurring issues.
  • Manage parts obsolescence risks and coordinate mitigation efforts with engineering.
  • Convey production feedback to support product development improvements.
  • Develop deep expertise in embedded navigation system architecture.

Benefits

  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee assistance and educational assistance programs.
  • Generous parental leave and 12 paid holidays.
  • Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick days.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As an Advanced Systems Engineer on the Surface Defense Navigation Team at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be serving as a Product Support Engineer (PSE), the critical technical bridge between Production Engineering and Product Development for our embedded navigation products. This role is ideal for someone eager to develop deep product expertise and drive improvements across production, test, supplier quality, and lifecycle sustainment.

The PSE will represent the product team in the production environment, ensuring production issues are addressed quickly, root-caused effectively, and fed back into design improvements. The role blends hands-on systems troubleshooting, cross-functional coordination, production test support, and sustaining engineering.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the product team's primary liaison to Production Engineering, coordinating responses to production test failures, supplier issues, and factory support needs.
  • Provide system-level troubleshooting guidance to production technicians and help drive efficient root-cause identification.
  • Lead evaluation, testing, and rollout of new and updated production test software for new product development and sustainment.
  • Collaborate with Production and Test Engineering to improve product yield, reduce recurring issues, and enhance process capability.
  • Track and manage parts obsolescence risks for products in production and coordinate mitigation plans with Design Engineering.
  • Channel production feedback and recurring technical issues back to Product Development to support continuous improvement.
  • Become a product expert, understanding embedded navigation system architecture, operation, and subsystem interactions.
  • Support cross-functional teams by contributing to data reviews, failure trend analysis, and technical decision-making for product health.


Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in technical disciplines such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
  • 5 years of experience in engineering
  • 3 years of electrical troubleshooting skills, ideally with embedded systems.
  • 3 years of experience interpreting schematics, test data, and system logs.
  • Ability to translate system behavior into clear guidance for technicians and cross-functional partners.
  • Communication skills with the ability to coordinate across production, design, supplier, and test organizations.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent issues with strong ownership and follow-through.

WE VALUE
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related fields
  • Experience with GPS, inertial navigation systems, and other positioning technologies
  • Experience in production support or sustaining engineering for electro-mechanical or embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing test equipment, automated test software, and factory validation processes.
  • Understanding of component lifecycle management and supplier quality processes.


BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

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/

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: September 4, 2026

Sponsorship

We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.

About Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace is an American company that manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, auxiliary power units (APUs), and other aviation products. The company’s product portfolio includes space equipment, turbine engines, auxiliary power units, brakes, wheels, synthetic vision, runway safety systems and other avionics. President Barack Obama awarded a Honeywell employee the National Medal of Technology for his contributions to air flight safety technology. The company also owns a number of patents related to NextGen technology, aircraft windshields, turbochargers, and more. Honeywell Aerospace was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Joining Honeywell offers more than just job opportunities; it's a chance to grow with a company known for leadership in innovation and diversity. As a global leader, Honeywell is where your professional journey can reach new heights through a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

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Size
99,000 employees
Market Cap
$143.4 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$4.7 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
-2.6%
Revenue
$32.6 billion
NASDAQ
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