Senior Avionics Engineer — Design Authority & Failure Investigations

Jobtailor; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a senior avionics engineer in the U.S. state of Kansas (Olathe). The role involves creating avionics design changes, resolving complex engineering issues, and supporting transitions from development to manufacturing.

Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering (or a technical degree) and 6+ years in avionics, with knowledge across cockpit displays, flight controls, FMS, GPS, and related systems. DO-160/DO-254 and FAR 21/145 familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• 6+ years in avionics/electronics industry.
• U.S. person; eligible to work full-time in the United States; no visa sponsorship required.
• Knowledge of avionics systems (cockpit displays, flight controls, FMS, autopilot, GPS, etc.).
• FAR 21 (OEM) and FAR 145 (repair) concepts; DO-160/DO-254 familiarity.
• Ability to assess business impact of engineering solutions; self-motivated with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create avionics design changes and provide avionics product design expertise to sustain and grow Honeywell Aerospace’s business.
• Complete engineering tasks using advanced avionics knowledge and engineering discipline.
• Support design, test, manufacturing, and production teams in resolving design, modification, upgrade, and investigation issues.
• Support product transitions from development to manufacturing and seek design authority delegation.
• Review and approve Class II product changes with delegated design authority and ensure internal/external approvals.
• Provide design expertise for field failure investigations, counterfeit parts, export/import classifications, and FRACAS.
• Provide MRB disposition authority for nonconforming parts.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers to resolve supply chain disruptions and defect issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and refine GPES team engineering processes.

Skills

Avionics Systems Knowledge

Engineering Discipline

Product Design Changes

Failure Investigation

Test System Design

Complex Problem Resolution

Business Impact Estimation

Regulatory Compliance (EAR, ITAR)

Design Authority Delegation

Mentoring Junior Engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a senior avionics engineer in the U.S. state of Kansas (Olathe). The role involves creating avionics design changes, resolving complex engineering issues, and supporting transitions from development to manufacturing.

Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering (or a technical degree) and 6+ years in avionics, with knowledge across cockpit displays, flight controls, FMS, GPS, and related systems. DO-160/DO-254 and FAR 21/145 familiarity are required.