Advanced Systems Engineer - Requirements development

Honeywell Aerospace; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, V

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) match and HSAs

Educational assistance

Parental leave and holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an Advanced Systems Engineer in Torrance, CA, to design, implement, and manage complex systems that drive safety and efficiency. The role is based at our Torrance, CA location with a hybrid work schedule and no relocation.

Responsibilities include system integration, requirements-based engineering, and validation across the V-model. Ideal candidates hold a technical bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of mechanical-systems experience and familiarity with DOORS, CAMEO,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical-systems-related engineering experience.
• Direct experience with requirements-based engineering activities (validation, decomposition, verification planning).
• Ability to execute requirements tasks with minimal oversight.
• Fundamental understanding of stress, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage complex mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Coordinate with component and analysis teams for system integration.
• Lead system architecture trade studies and present trade analyses.
• Develop and validate requirements to satisfy customer needs and V-model practices.
• Create and execute verification plans and ensure design meets requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and coordination memos for stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical systems

System integration

Requirements engineering

V-model understanding

Technical presentation

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

DOORS/DOORS NG

CAMEO

SysML

Job description

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.

Job Description

As an Advanced Systems Engineer here at Honeywell, you will design, implement, and manage complex systems, driving innovation, safety, and efficiency. Work on cutting‑edge projects and shape future technology solutions.

You will work out of our Torrance, CA location on a Hybrid work schedule. NO relocation offered.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical systems and equipment integration and oversight
  • Coordinate with component and analysis teams to ensure successful system
• Support for system architecture trade studies
  • Present trades for cost, weight, performance, technical, and schedule risk
• Requirements Based System Engineering (RBE)
  • Develop a set of requirements that will result in product that satisfies a customer’s requirements.
• Requirements validation and verification (including understanding of the V-model)
  • Ensure requirements are correct for the intended application (Validation)
  • Create and execute verification plans to ensure the design meets requirements (Verification)
• Technical Presentation
  • Clearly convey technical content to Technical Leads, Customers, and Management
• Technical Writing (Technical Reports, Coordination Memos)
  • Maintain traceable documentation to support program execution.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical-systems-related engineering experience.
• Direct experience and expertise in at least one part of the requirements-based engineering (e.g., requirement validation, derivation/decomposition, verification planning, qualification planning, system or component testing)
• Ability to execute requirement-based engineering tasks with minimal oversight
• Fundamental understanding of stress, fluid Dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat Transfer
• Organized approach for completing work on time and meeting quality of work expectations.

WE VALUE

• 5 years of systems or project engineering experience in the aerospace industry (especially aviation)
• Experience in any of the following (major differentiator): environmental control systems, vapor cycle systems, air cycle systems, thermal management systems, fuel tank inerting systems, system architecture, turbomachinery, heat exchangers (simplified wording), power electronics, or controls
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS or DOORS NG)
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (CAMEO, SysML V1, SysML V2)
• Experience with digital thread practices, including linking analysis and test results to requirements.
• Experience in electromechanical engineering, particularly thermal management systems
• Test experience including developing test plans, writing test procedures, overseeing test execution, working with acceptance test procedures, and familiarity with DO- 160 or MIL-STD 810 environmental testing
• Self - motivated individuals able to work with minimal supervision and who consistently take initiative.

The annual base salary range for this position is $124,000 - $155,000 .Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

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.

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/

About Honeywell Aerospace

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.

About The Business Unit

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.

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. Posting Date: 8/18/2026