Engineer Sr-HAC (100882)

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Aircraft Company is seeking a lead engineer to direct design, development, and certification of cabin systems including CMS, lighting, and connectivity for flight decks and passenger areas.

You will drive end-to-end projects, coordinate with internal teams and suppliers, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and schedules. The role emphasizes leadership, system integration, and hands-on engineering across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8 years of development and leadership experience with Business Aircraft Cabin Systems development.
• Working knowledge of CATIA V5 and PLM tools.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Development Project Lead: end-to-end cabin system development from requirements to service.
• Integrator: guide stakeholders and ensure smooth integration between interfacing systems.
• Project & Testing Communication: maintain status, present results, use Jira for tracking.
• Research and Development: stay current on cabin systems tech and industry standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical judgment

Data analysis

Verbal and written communication

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CATIA V5

Teamcenter

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Adobe XD

UX/UI design tools

Job description

Job Purpose

Leads design, development, and certification activities for cabin systems including: Cabin Management System, Lighting, and In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity for Honda Aircraft Company.

Job Purpose

Leads design, development, and certification activities for cabin systems including: Cabin Management System, Lighting, and In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity for Honda Aircraft Company.

Key Accountabilities

• Development Project Lead
  • Leads assigned cabin system development projects end-to-end, from requirements definition, concept development, detailed engineering, Qualification, manufacturing through Entry into Service and beyond. Owns planning, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, data analysis, reporting, and technical judgment. Collaborates cross-functionally within Honda (design, supply chain, production, quality, program management) and system suppliers, taking ownership of issues and driving root cause analysis and countermeasures to meet schedule, budget, and requirements targets.
• Integrator
  • Sets and maintains technical direction to meet or exceed project targets and guides internal and external stakeholders through Statement of Work Execution. Acts as technical liaison between relevant interfacing systems 9electrical, mechanical) with Honda and suppliers to ensure smooth and well-integrated engineering and implementation.
• Project & Testing Communication
  • Collaborates in the development and implementation of system test plans and qualification. Provides clear, regular communication on project and testing status. Presents results and plans at each development stage, assists internal and external stakeholders through product lifecycle and deliverable completion, and maintains project management and scheduling /action tools (ex: Jira) to ensure project execution.
• Research and Development
  • Research and maintain up to date knowledge of technical data pertaining to cabin systems including competitor data and new advancements in aircraft and related industries (e.g. automotive, home, and nautical)

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Minimum Educational Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil Engineering from a four-year college or university is required. (In lieu of degree, management may elect to consider individuals with a equivalent years of combined experience and training.)
  • Master's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum Experience
  • 8 years of previous development and leadership experience with Business Aircraft Cabin Systems development
• Other Job-Specific Skills
  • Working knowledge of conceptual design development of business aircraft cabin systems
  • Working knowledge of industry standards (i.e. parts lists, bill of materials, parts and standards callout, etc).
  • Proficiency in CATIA V5 workbenches or equivalent 3D modeling tools
  • Proficiency in Teamcenter or equivalent PLM tool.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creating Suite for Graphical development
  • Proficiency Figma, Adobe XD, or similar UX/UI design tools or application wireframe tools.
  • Experience in Software and hardware development of cabin lighting, CMS, Audio, switching and other related systems, as well as app development and UX/UI design.
  • Prior project management experience, including use of tools such as Jira.
  • Understanding of cabin systems requirements and regulatory guidelines
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and installation standards
  • Demonstrated experience authoring technical reports and development documentation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a technical environment.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
  • Self-directed, detail-oriented professional capable of managing multiple priorities and performing well under pressure in a culturally diverse environment.

Decisions Expected

• Define the requirements for Cabin Systems as a system as well as each cabin system component (CMS, audio, lighting, connectivity, entertainment)
• Determine whether or not a cabin system has met the requirements and is ready for production.

Working Conditions

• Physical Requirements:
  • Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
  • Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
  • Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
  • Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
  • Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
  • Effectively communicate in Business English language.
  • Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.
  • Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided "reach assistance technology" or "movement assist technology" (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly's, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties.
• Emotional Requirements:
  • Make quick decisions
  • Hazard awareness, aware of surroundings
  • Planning and problem-solving
  • Coping with change and other people