Honeywell

Sr Advanced Systems Engineer

Honeywell$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or Computer Engineering.
  • 8+ years of aerospace systems engineering experience.
  • Experience in system requirements development and integration.
  • Proven leadership capability in cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with ARP4754A, DO-178C, and DO-254 standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of aircraft systems and engineering functions.
  • Act as technical owner for assigned product areas.
  • Establish strategies and roadmaps to meet business objectives.
  • Drive decision-making for complex engineering challenges.
  • Coordinate teams across systems, software, hardware, and safety functions.
  • Manage system architectures and integration strategies.
  • Lead integration and verification activities for products.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule in Phoenix, AZ location.
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop engineering talent.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge aircraft systems projects.
  • Access to a supportive leadership team to influence processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Senior Advanced Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for aircraft systems products and engineering functions. You will be responsible for defining technical direction, system development activities, driving integration and certification efforts, and serving as a subject matter expert within your assigned product or functional area.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to influence engineering execution across cross-functional teams. This role is expected to lead complex technical initiatives, develop systems engineering capability, mentor engineers, and drive successful product outcomes throughout the development lifecycle.

You will report directly to our Systems Engineer Manager and you'll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

Product and Functional Leadership
  • Lead the development and execution of aircraft systems products, technologies, or engineering functions.
  • Serve as the technical owner for assigned product areas, capabilities, or engineering disciplines.
  • Establish technical strategies, roadmaps, and development approaches that support business and customer objectives.
  • Drive technical decision-making and resolve complex engineering challenges.
  • Coordinate efforts across systems, software, hardware, safety, certification, and verification teams.

Systems Engineering
  • Develop and manage system requirements, architectures, interfaces, and integration strategies.
  • Lead requirements decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation activities.
  • Perform system analysis to support product decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering processes, industry standards, and customer requirements.

Integration, Verification, and Certification
  • Lead system integration and verification activities for assigned products or functions.
  • Support laboratory, ground, and flight test activities.
  • Define verification approaches and certification strategies.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development lifecycle.


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in aerospace systems engineering, avionics development, aircraft integration, or related engineering disciplines.
  • Experience with system requirements development, architecture, integration, verification, and validation.
  • Proven ability to lead technical efforts across cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience serving as a product lead, domain lead, technical lead, subject matter expert, or engineering focal.
  • Knowledge of ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, and aircraft certification processes.
  • Demonstrated success developing technical talent and building functional capability.

Strong customer engagement, communication, and technical leadership skills

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: July 17, 2026

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.

Honeywell Careers

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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At Honeywell, you'll be part of a team that drives digital transformation across industries. With a focus on sustainability and advanced technologies, Honeywell is not just preparing for the future; we're creating it. Our diverse and inclusive culture fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities in which we operate.

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