Lead Systems Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to drive development of high‑performance power electronics and control systems, gas turbine and hybrid turbogenerator power systems, and advanced power solutions. You will lead MBSE, PHM initiatives and coordinate across cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, scalable energy systems.

The role demands hands‑on design, development, testing and troubleshooting from requirements to validation, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.
• 7+ years designing and developing gas turbine engines, hybrid turbogenerator power systems, and electric power systems.
• Experience in modeling and simulation using modern methods.
• Strong knowledge of integration and testing for complex electric power systems integration and testing.
• U.S. person status required due to export control laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and electrical system architecture definition and performance analysis for Advanced Power Systems (gas turbine, hybrid electric turbogenerator).
• Define interfaces and requirements for power electronics control system development and testing.
• Lead MBSE approaches and PHM initiatives and develop digital engineering maturity.
• Guide engineering team decisions and provide technical direction for power technology solutions.
• Ensure adherence to technology development processes and phase gates.
• Apply robust systems engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with project engineers and managers to define scope, manage risk, and meet deliverables.

Skills

Power systems design

MBSE

Modeling & Simulation

US export control

Education

B.S. or M.S. in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Modeling tools

Job description

The future is what you make it.

When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.

That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. We even make green hydrogen power systems for flying robots (UAVs).

Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

This role reports to the Advanced Power Systems directorate within Honeywell Aerospace Advanced and Applied Technology. As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will work closely with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and technicians to lead the development of high-performance power electronics and control systems, advanced turbine engine power systems, hybrid turbogenerator power systems, and advanced alternative power systems such as fuel cell and hybrid battery systems.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting advanced turbine engine power systems, hybrid turbogenerator power systems, and power electronics control systems from requirements and architecture definition to component and system design and analysis, assembly and validation in relevant system test environments. The ideal candidate is results‑oriented and resourceful, has analytical capability to lead model‑based system engineering (MBSE) and predictive health monitoring (PHM) initiatives, has a pragmatic and hands‑on approach to problem solving and risk management, has excellent written, verbal communications and team development skills, and has the confidence to drive and direct rapid‑prototyping development programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead mechanical and electrical system architecture definition, performance analysis and simulation, and development for range of Advanced Power Systems including gas turbine, hybrid electric turbogenerator power systems
• Lead interface and requirements definition for power electronics control system development and testing for Advanced Power Systems including gas turbine power systems, hybrid electric turbogenerator systems, and alternative power systems such as fuel cell and battery systems.
• Interface with customers and to lead the model‑based system engineering (MBSE) approaches and predictive health monitoring (PHM) initiatives and develop digital engineering maturity
• Drive engineering team's technical decisions, providing expertise and direction in the development of cutting‑edge power technology solutions.
• Lead program adherence to technology development processes and phase gates
• Ensure the application of robust systems engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work with project engineers and program managers to define project scope, manage technical risk, and ensure project execution to meet deliverables within approved schedule and budget.
• Maintain effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure project goals are understood and met.
• Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery and innovation.

YOU MUST HAVE

• B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering
• 7+ years of experience designing and developing gas turbine engines, hybrid turbogenerator power systems, and electric power systems including power generation, conversion, distribution and control design, analysis and testing experience including project management,
• Modeling and simulation experience by using modern methods
• Strong knowledge of integration and testing for complex electric power systems integration and testing
• Must be a US person (US citizen or US permanent resident) due to US export control laws and regulations

WE VALUE

• Experience applying Systems Engineering principles in the development of complex systems, including stakeholder analysis, requirements definition, system architecture and concept generation, trade‑space exploration and concept selection, design definition and optimization, system integration and interface management, system safety, verification and validation, and commissioning and operations.
• Experience defining the model‑based system engineering (MBSE) approaches, developing maturity, and leading digital engineering transformation initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex and ambiguous problems
• Creativity and flexibility
• Self‑motivated, empowered, team leader with proven track record of working effectively across geographic and cultural boundaries
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, presentation, written and oral communication skills
• Able to positively influence others, and resolve conflicts quickly and tactfully
• Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must b