Lead Systems Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Clearwater, FL, seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to own propulsion turbine engine control systems, including FADEC ECU hardware and software, across full lifecycle. You will drive architecture, integration, and cross‑functional collaboration to meet customer needs.

You will mentor diverse teams, apply MBSE, and contribute to program milestones with agile practices, delivering robust, traceable requirements and effective problem solving.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience across propulsion controls or systems.
• Experience with MBSE, agile methods, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems integration and architecture for propulsion controls.
• Develop requirements matrices, test strategies, and MBSE documentation.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate across agile releases and milestones.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for unified control strategies.

Skills

MBSE practices

Agile development

Systems integration

Team leadership

Requirements tracing

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Circuit analysis

Job description

Job Description

When you join Honeywell Aerospace, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future. Join a team that designs, develops, and integrates highly complex propulsion control systems within Honeywell Aerospace. You will be integral in creating system solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You will have ownership for systems throughout the full lifecycle, and you will collaborate across the Engines & Power Systems (E&PS) organization to drive growth and achieve critical business milestones.

When you join Honeywell Aerospace, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future. Join a team that designs, develops, and integrates highly complex propulsion control systems within Honeywell Aerospace. You will be integral in creating system solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You will have ownership for systems throughout the full lifecycle, and you will collaborate across the Engines & Power Systems (E&PS) organization to drive growth and achieve critical business milestones.

In this role, you will be responsible for the development, qualification, and support of propulsion turbine engine control systems and associated development equipment. These complex systems serve as part of full‑authority digital engine control (FADEC) systems, especially the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), and related hardware/software elements.

As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will serve as a technical focal point, drive systems architecture and integration, guide team members, and ensure control systems meet the needs of both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end‑to‑end systems integration and architecture development for propulsion controls, ensuring strong traceability between requirements, control logic, and verification methods.
• Develop and maintain requirements matrices, test strategies, and documentation alignment consistent with MBSE practices.
• Partner across functions to ensure unified control strategies and program convergence.
• Provide dependable customer‑focused troubleshooting.
• Lead field issue investigations, drive RCCAs, and support coordinated communication with airframers, operators, and field service engineering.
• Mentor engineers through technical investigations, testing, review preparation, and design rationale.
• Support organization’s cross‑team collaboration norms and agile development process.
• Manage planning, schedule alignment, and readiness activities across agile releases and engineering milestones.

Qualifications

US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 5+ years engineering experience

WE VALUE

• Background in electrical engineering, electronic design, and circuit analysis.
• Background in electrical test equipment and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of product development lifecycle and systems engineering processes.
• Experience collaborating across diverse engineering teams and environments.
• Familiarity with agile development frameworks, team ceremonies, retrospectives, and incremental planning.
• Ability to quickly analyze and apply new information and concepts.
• Experience leading a diverse and global team.
• Ability to manage a variety of complex tasks and people.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project needs and make autonomous decisions.

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/

POSTING TIMELINE

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.