Principal Avionics Systems Engineer - IFS Hardware

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life_ins

401(k) match

Health savings accounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace seeks a systems lead for Hardware integration and PDR activities across Anthem BRGA programs. You will coordinate HW modules, install across aircraft platforms, and serve as the liaison between Honeywell, customers, and regulators.

In this customer-facing role, you will drive integration requirements, lead IPTs, and guide technical solutions throughout the program lifecycle, leveraging extensive avionics experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person status required under export control laws (citizen, permanent resident, asylum/refugee status, or export authorization)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computers/Aerospace Engineering
• Minimum 12+ years of experience supporting avionics functions across multiple application areas

Responsibilities

• Lead HW systems integration and aircraft installation for Anthem programs across BRGA.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams and act as liaison with customers, suppliers and regulators.
• Oversee HW installation IPT, manage technical scope, cost and schedule for designated IPT.
• Ensure compliance with RTCA DO-160 qualification and airworthiness verification.
• Collaborate with product groups and customer focal points to own the technical solution.

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Computers/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity

Serve as the systems lead for Hardware integration, PDR activities, and certification deliverables for Anthem hardware, LRUs, and panels along with Aircraft integration and installation across Business, Regional, and General Aviation (BRGA) programs. In this customer-facing role, you will lead the integration of hardware modules, coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, and act as the liaison between Honeywell and customer contacts. You will contribute throughout the program development lifecycle and lead high-impact growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong knowledge of HW systems, Aircraft integration and Aircraft installation of various LRUs and sub system
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to gather integration requirements, implement integration solutions and generate target builds
• Serve as a technical leader for HW systems and A/C installation on Anthem programs, internally with the leadership team, and externally supporting customers, suppliers, regulators, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Leads HW and installation IPT for Anthem Systems applications team and be responsible for managing all technical aspects, planning, cost, schedule for a designated IPT
• Strong knowledge of RTCA DO-160 qualification, airworthiness verification and compliance activities.
• Lead coordination with product groups and customer focals and be a liaison to the customers by owning the technical solution of the program.

Qualifications

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.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelors or Masters in Electric/Electronics/Computers/Aerospace Engineering
• Minimum 12+ years of experience working various application areas supporting avionics functions

WE VALUE

• Experience working in systems development, A/C installation and Systems/HW integration on target platform.
• Expertise with integration various sub systems and modules on SITS bench by working with cross functional team.
• Possess good understanding of all Aircraft systems functions and more importantly the ability to interact with our customers (internal and external).

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.

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

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.

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/