Aerospace Systems Engineer II

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Develop next-generation flight-critical actuation systems for safe and precise aircraft control .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeTempe • Arizona • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and integrating electro-mechanical actuation systems for flight control applications, with a strong focus on system requirements analysis, modeling, and testing. Proficient in using MATLAB/Simulink for simulation and analysis, and experienced in supporting verification and validation activities.

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Electro-Mechanical Systems EngineeringMATLAB/Simulink Modeling and SimulationControl Architecture ImplementationHardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) DevelopmentSystem Verification and Validation (V&V)

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Hard Skills

Electro-Mechanical ActuatorsSystem Requirements AnalysisModeling and SimulationControl Theory ConceptsDynamic Response AnalysisFailure Modes AnalysisAgile Development EnvironmentsThermodynamics PrinciplesFluid Dynamics PrinciplesRequirements Management

Tools & Technologies

MATLABSimulinkExcelEmbedded Control SystemsMotor ControllersSensorsFeedback Devices

Industry Keywords

Flight Control SystemsActuation SystemsAerospace EngineeringSystem Lifecycle DevelopmentRoot Cause InvestigationCorrective Action Implementation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop next-generation flight-critical actuation systems for safe and precise aircraft control
Contribute to primary and secondary flight control actuation systems
Develop electro-mechanical actuators
Participate throughout the product lifecycle, from concept studies and system architecture through modeling, integration, qualification testing, production support, and product sustainment
Perform system requirements analysis, decomposition, allocation, and traceability
Develop and integrate electro-mechanical actuation systems for flight control applications
Support architecture development and system-level design trade studies
Develop physics-based models of actuators, motors, power transmission systems, sensors, and control systems
Analyze system performance, stability, dynamic response, reliability, and failure modes
Design and evaluate control architectures for flight-critical applications
Conduct modeling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink and related platforms
Support integration of motor controllers, sensors, feedback devices, and embedded control systems
Define and execute verification and validation activities, including laboratory, subsystem, and system-level testing
Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), qualification, environmental, and functional testing
Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation
Interface with aerospace customers on technical requirements, system performance, and development activities
Report directly to the Sr Engineering Program Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
Minimum of 1.5 years of Electro-mechanical Systems Engineering experience
Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Understanding of system and component development lifecycles
Experience working in Agile development environments
Familiarity with requirements management and requirements flow-down processes
Experience supporting root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives
Exposure to the development of motor-driven actuation systems
Knowledge of control architecture implementation within electronic controller applications
Experience with real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) development and testing
Understanding of control theory concepts such as system dynamics, frequency response, stability margins, and system interactions
Proficiency with system modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Excel, or similar software
Familiarity with thermodynamics and fluid dynamics principles
Experience supporting system verification and validation (V&V) activities
Candidate must be a U.S. person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Educational assistance
Parental leave
12 paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time