Lead Systems Engineer - Avionics

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, 

Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) match, FSAs & HSA
Educational assistance
Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for the Anthem Integrated Flight Deck to provide technical leadership in complex avionics development. You will ensure design alignment with customer requirements and drive the architectural evolution of next‑gen avionics platforms.

You will mentor senior engineers, shape long‑term product strategy, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑assurance, cloud-enabled cockpit solutions for diverse airborne platforms.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM discipline.
  • 10+ years of systems engineering experience within complex, safety-critical systems (aerospace preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Anthem Core Customer Technical Lead, coordinating and collaborating with a customer team to ensure design and requirement alignment
  • Influence and shape technology roadmaps, architectural evolution, and long-term product strategy
  • Mentor and coach senior engineers, serving as a multiplier for systems engineering excellence

Skills

Systems engineering
Aerospace
Regulatory compliance
Technical leadership
Mentoring
DO-178/DO-254

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM discipline

Job description

Honeywell's Anthem Integrated Flight Deck is the Future of Flight

Honeywell's Anthem Integrated Flight Deck is the industry's 1st Cloud-Connected "always-on" Integrated Cockpit system, featuring cloud-native communications, navigation, and surveillance systems, powered by a flexible software platform that can be customized for virtually every type of aircraft, from passenger planes and business aircraft to defense, general aviation and the rapidly emerging class of Advanced Air-Mobility (AAM) vehicles.

Honeywell’s newest and most advanced Flight Deck will herald a new age of aviation where connectivity will help enable true autonomy.

Honeywell's Anthem is breaking new ground in Avionics design and pilot-machine interface, with the goal of making pilots’ jobs easier, safer and more intuitive. Anthem allows pilots to configure their own cockpit based on mission and phase of flight. Our revolutionary Anthem Integrated Flight Deck delivers unparalleled levels of connectivity, a modern and intuitive user interface, and a highly scalable, customizable design — bringing flexibility, clarity, and simplicity to an industry that demands precision.

#Anthem

It’s not just an upgrade—it’s the next era of flight.

As a Lead Systems Engineer - Next Gen Avionics at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in the design, development, and implementation of complex systems, ensuring their functionality, reliability, and integration to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as Anthem Core Customer Technical Lead, coordinating and collaborating with a customer team to ensure design and requirement alignment
  • Influence and shape technology roadmaps, architectural evolution, and long-term product strategy
  • Mentor and coach senior engineers, serving as a multiplier for systems engineering excellence
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM discipline
  • 10+ years of systems engineering experience within complex, safety-critical systems (aerospace preferred)
WE VALUE
  • Comprehensive experience with avionics systems, integrated flight decks, or complex embedded systems
  • Ownership of platform or system-of-systems design, architectures and development lifecycles
  • High proficiency of regulatory and certification compliance (e.g., DO-178, DO-254, ARP4754)
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to balance near-term program execution and long-term architecture
WHAT’s IN IT FOR YOU
  • Enterprise-scale technical influence

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.

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:
  • 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.

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.

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

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