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Principal Systems Engineer

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Lead systems engineering for the Thunderbolt avionics platform: define requirements, architecture, integration, certification, test, verification & validation, customer support, and mentor engineers while leveraging simulation and software development to deliver safety-critical aerospace solutions.
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The Honeywell Aerospace Platform Organization a within Honeywell Aerospace is a centralized engineering group responsible for developing and supporting foundational software platforms, reusable technologies, and engineering capabilities that enable multiple aerospace products and programs across the business. Led by a team of engineering and software leaders within the Platform Center of Excellence (COE), the organization focuses on advancing common software architectures, engineering best practices, platform technologies, and scalable development frameworks that support the delivery of next-generation aerospace solutions. Working closely with product teams across Honeywell Aerospace, the Platform Organization plays a critical role in driving innovation, improving development efficiency, and ensuring the quality, reliability, and scalability of software used in safety-critical aerospace applications.

Whether we’re turning mustard seeds into fuel, creating quantum algorithms, or making taxis fly, our engineering team is home to the world’s leading technological talent. 

We want principal engineers who are responsible for providing technical expertise as a program team leader in the identification and development of new products. Leads proposals to address future business opportunities, value engineering and program/process changes. Acts as a key focal point for driving and implementing Thunderbolt platform product goals and objectives. By collaborating with customers and broader engineering teams, you will influence software design directions and methodology developments. As a system engineering technical expert, you will leverage advanced tools and simulation techniques to deliver high impact business results while acting as a technical leader and coach for other engineers.

Connect with us and design the world's most advanced avionics within the Electronic Solutions Software COE where we have an immediate need for a top-performing Principal System Engineer to join our elite team that will innovate and create the new Thunderbolt platform product for our customers. 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Requirements and design
  • Software architecture and coding
  • Integration
  • Certification
  • Test
  • Feature Definition
  • Customer Support
  • Verification and Validation
  • Ability to code in multiple languages
  • Analytical skills & software development skills
Qualifications
  • YOU MUST HAVE
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in technical disciplines such as Engineering, Systems or Computer Science degree
  • 10 plus years of experience in systems engineering
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision
     
  • WE VALUE
  • Understanding various System, software development lifecycle
  • Significant relevant experience
  • Knowledge of change management practices
  • Diverse and global teaming and collaboration
  • Effective communicator
  • Wide degree of creativity and latitude
  • Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events.
  • Ability to find the correct balance between demand and capacity when establishing priorities for the organization.
  • Individuals who act as principal interface with customers for technology development. Influences customer requirements and specification.
  • Individuals who provide direction for technical solutions using latest technology, processes and methodologies.

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.

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/

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.

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