Advanced Systems Engineer – Fire Systems and AI

Honeywell; Northford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Advanced Systems Engineer specializing in fire systems and AI. This role offers the chance to lead innovative projects that enhance safety-critical systems, driving the architecture and engineering of next-generation fire safety products. You’ll collaborate with diverse teams, mentor fellow engineers, and leverage cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of safety solutions. With a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to contribute to meaningful advancements, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in complex safety-critical product development.
• Experience with SAFe or Agile methodologies in safety-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture definition for next-gen fire safety products.
• Collaborate with teams to execute discovery activities within a SAFe framework.

Skills

Systems Engineering

AI/ML Technologies

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Jira Align

Confluence

Job description

As an Advanced Systems Engineer – Fire Systems and AI at Honeywell, you will provide expert-level technical leadership in designing and developing safety-critical systems for commercial fire alarm products. You will support engineering processes, technology, and best practices, adopting AI agents and other tools to accelerate product development.

You will report directly to our Global Fire Chief Architect and work from our Atlanta, Georgia, or Northford, Connecticut locations (based on preference) on a hybrid schedule.

This role involves driving the architecture and systems engineering of global safety-critical (SIL2) technologies such as fire alarm control panels, audio-video notification devices, smoke/gas/heat detectors, and public voice announcement systems. Technologies also include wireless mesh networking and AI/ML edge innovation. We seek an innovative thinker with strong systems experience to develop and deploy a vision of AI agents supporting systems engineering processes. Let’s shape the future together!

Our systems engineers play a critical role in supporting teams to perform at their best and drive change across Honeywell. You will help build a diverse team by mentoring and coaching on technology development and systems engineering processes across global release trains.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead the architecture definition and proof of concept development for next-generation fire safety products.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute pre-discovery and discovery activities within a SAFe framework.
3. Manage critical design review processes, metrics, and facilitate CDRs across global release trains.
4. Provide technical leadership for systems engineering activities, ensuring built-in quality, and evaluate process automation tools.
5. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in engineering R&D process automation tools.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary and cutting-edge work, Honeywell offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability coverage, 401(k) match, FSA, HSA, EAP, Educational Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays. For more details, visit our website.

The application period is estimated at 40 days from the posting date, subject to change based on business needs and candidate availability.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• 8+ years of experience as a systems engineer in complex, globally distributed safety-critical product development.
• 4+ years of experience with SAFe or other Agile methodologies, preferably in safety-critical environments.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Ability to resolve complex cross-functional conflicts to optimize product architecture.

WE VALUE

• Experience with Atlassian tools including Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence.
• Strong knowledge of safety-critical systems engineering.
• Experience in an agile development environment.
• Proven track record of delivering new products to market.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell invents and commercializes technologies addressing energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and urbanization challenges. We aim to improve efficiency, sustainability, and safety worldwide, enhancing quality of life.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Our fire threats solution integrates detection and response strategies, connecting and automating life safety systems for real-time protection, compliance, and scalability. Our products include Honeywell FACP’s, Self-Test, and Connected Life Safety Services, providing comprehensive fire and life safety solutions.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, sex, religion, or veteran status.