Propulsion Control System Principal Systems Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Pension plan

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Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Principal Systems Architect Engineer for Propulsion Control Systems. You will drive the technical vision and MBSE adoption across propulsion programs, ensuring requirements are validated and traceable throughout their lifecycle.

Lead cross-functional teams and influence flight safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Join a company with a century-long legacy in aviation as it redefines itself as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense leader.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of systems engineering experience in aerospace or related industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (STEM).
• Strong knowledge of SysML or MATLAB/Simulink for architecture and requirements management.
• Experience applying aerospace standards and MBSE practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead advanced aerospace system architectures using MBSE.
• Champion MBSE tools and integrate SysML/MATLAB for modeling and validation.
• Oversee requirement validation, traceability, and verification from concept to delivery.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams on architecture, MBSE, and validation best practices.
• Identify and resolve complex technical risks with innovative solutions.
• Lead technical reviews and customer engagements on architecture and validation.
• Support certification processes and interface with regulatory agencies.

Skills

MBSE experience

SysML

MATLAB/Simulink

Requirements management

System architecture

Leadership

Aerospace standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

SysML

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Job Description

As a Principal Systems Architect Engineer for Propulsion Control Systems at Honeywell Aerospace, you will drive the technical vision and architecture for complex aerospace systems, leveraging advanced MBSE methodologies and leading requirement validation efforts. You will report directly to the Sr Systems Engineer Manager and work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid schedule. In this role, you will define the technical vision for propulsion control architectures, lead MBSE adoption across propulsion programs, and ensure requirements are validated and traceable throughout their lifecycle. Your leadership will influence cross-functional teams and contribute to the advancement of flight safety, efficiency, and compliance.

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.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the development of advanced aerospace system architectures, applying MBSE principles and ensuring compliance with industry standards.


• Champion the adoption and integration of MBSE tools (e.g., SysML, MATLAB/Simulink) for system modeling, simulation, and requirements management.


• Oversee requirement validation, traceability, and verification activities, ensuring robust processes from concept through delivery.


• Mentor and guide multidisciplinary teams—including hardware, software, and test engineers—on system architecture, MBSE, and requirements validation best practices.


• Identify and resolve complex technical risks, providing innovative solutions to engineering challenges.


• Lead technical reviews and customer engagements, communicating system architecture and validation status effectively.


• Support certification processes and interface with regulatory agencies as needed.

Key Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems engineering within aerospace or related industries.


• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.


• Extensive experience in systems engineering within the aerospace industry, focusing on system design and integration.


• Strong knowledge of aerospace standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A and experience applying them to system development.


• Proficiency in systems modeling tools like SysML or MATLAB/Simulink for architecture and requirements management.


• Experience with requirements management software and system verification and validation processes.

What We Offer

• Work for a well-known brand with a strong focus on innovation and growth.


• Join a dynamic team with professional development opportunities, where most leaders are promoted from within.


• Access to medical, vision, dental, and mental health benefits


• Benefit from share investment plan and pension scheme.


• Be part of a culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation.

Qualifications

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation, and diversity.