Lead Systems Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life

Disability coverage

401(k) and HSA

Educational assistance

Parental leave and holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace EDS seeks a Technical Fellow to lead radar technology efforts and guide the engineering team. You will interface with executives and customers to shape opportunities and drive advanced sensor solutions for commercial and defense markets.

The role requires extensive systems engineering expertise, security clearance, and strong communication skills to mentor talent and advance cross-functional programs across the division.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• 15+ years of engineering experience.
• US citizenship or eligible for government export license.
• Active security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in development of new radar systems.
• Develop technology roadmaps and identify capability gaps.
• Lead capture strategies with BD and engineering support.
• Engage with customers to shape and pursue opportunities.
• Establish partnerships with government labs, universities, and small businesses.
• Drive IP protection via patent/trade secret reviews.
• Oversee IRAD efforts and tackle challenging technical issues.
• Publicize capabilities through publications and presentations.
• Foster cross-divisional collaboration and tech transfer.
• Mentor next generation of technical talent.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Radar systems expertise

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering/Physics/Math

Tools

System modeling & simulation

RF design

DSP synthesis

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace EDS designs, engineers, and manufactures solutions for the world\'s most critical missions. We are currently seeking a Technical Fellow to join our engineering leadership team. Candidates should be strategic technical leaders passionate about effective application of principled Systems Engineering to deliver world-class sensor product technologies and solutions to our commercial and defense customers. They will apply their knowledge and skills to develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts. They will be viewed within the company and the customer community as an expert in radar technologies.

A Honeywell Aerospace EDS Lead Systems Engineer will assume a key leadership role to the Engineering organization. In addition to deep technical expertise, the successful candidate for this role must exhibit fine-tuned communication and presentation skills to interface with senior level executives at Honeywell Aerospace EDS and with its customers. The Honeywell Aerospace EDS Lead Systems Engineer will possess career experience and demonstrate technical acumen in product technologies associated with complex radar systems including system model synthesis and analysis; RF design and analysis; and Digital Signal Processing synthesis and analysis. A robust System Engineering background with knowledge of radar architecture, modeling and simulation techniques, system analysis, and product development is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in the development of new radar systems
• Develop technology roadmaps, identify technology/capability gaps
• Create capture strategies and lead white paper development with Business Development and Engineering support
• Engage with customers to shape, pursue, and capture new opportunities
• Establish partnerships with Government Labs, Universities, and/or Small Businesses
• Drive protection of intellectual property (IP) through reviews of patent/trade secret applications
• Oversee and guide IRAD technology efforts and other challenging technical issues on programs or bids
• Publicize CAES capabilities through publications, presentations, panel/advisory board participation, news articles
• Foster cross-divisional interaction, collaboration, and technology development
• Help solve cross-Division critical technical challenges
• Mentor to develop the next generation of technical talent and transfer knowledge
• Significant travel as needed, up to 30%.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Masters Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace or Electrical Engineering), Physics, or Mathematics
• 15+ years of experience as an engineer
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)
• Active Security Clearance

WE VALUE:

• PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
• Aerospace or Defense Experience
• Radio Frequency or mechanical design and product experience
• DSP code level development
• Patents, publications, and/or technical presentations to industry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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.

The annual base salary range for this position in Colorado is $130,000-$162,000. For California, the annual base salary range is $149,000-$187,000. 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.

About us:

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.

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

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.

Electronic Solutions:

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

Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world\'s aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.