Lead Systems Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Lead system-level design, integration, verification, and validation activities for aircraft datalink communication systems .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeOlathe • Kansas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering for aircraft datalink communication systems, including requirements management, integration, verification, and compliance with aviation safety standards. Proficient in evaluating system performance and leading technical reviews while providing guidance to cross-functional teams.

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Systems Engineering ExperienceDatalink Communication StandardsAvionics Certification StandardsRequirements Management ToolsTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringDatalink Performance EvaluationRequirements DefinitionIntegration and VerificationSafety-Critical SystemsProtocol Behavior AnalysisRoot-Cause AnalysisCybersecurity AssessmentNetwork Performance AssessmentTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical Guidance

Tools & Technologies

DOORSJamaJIRAGitTeamcenterMATLABSimulinkWiresharkHIL/SIL LabsAutomated Test Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringDO-178CDO-254ARP4754AARP4761

Industry Keywords

AvionicsAircraft ConnectivityAerospace Communication SystemsACARSATN/OSIVDL Mode 2SATCOMCPDLCFANSARINC Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead system-level design, integration, verification, and validation activities for aircraft datalink communication systems
Define and manage system requirements, interface control documents, message flows, protocol behavior, assumptions, and compliance evidence with clear traceability
Evaluate datalink performance, reliability, interoperability, availability, latency, throughput, error handling, and degraded-mode operation
Support architecture and design trade studies for ACARS, ATN/OSI, ATN/IPS, VDL Mode 2, SATCOM, CPDLC, FANS, and IP-based aircraft-to-ground communication capabilities
Support certification planning, safety reviews, requirements validation, verification evidence, and compliance closure aligned with DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, and ARP4761 practices
Investigate complex lab, flight-test, customer, and field issues using system logs, data traces, protocol captures, simulations, bench equipment, and structured root-cause analysis
Provide senior technical guidance to cross-functional teams during design reviews, integration events, certification reviews, and issue-resolution discussions
Travel within the U.S. and/or internationally 20%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years of systems engineering experience with avionics, aircraft connectivity, aerospace communication systems, embedded systems, or safety-critical platforms
Experience with datalink or avionics communication standards, system requirements, interface definition, integration, verification, validation, and system-level test activities
Must be a United States Citizen due to contractual requirements
Knowledge of ACARS, ATN/OSI, ATN/IPS, VDL Mode 2, SATCOM, CPDLC, FANS, ARINC 618, ARINC 620, ARINC 623, ARINC 631, ARINC 633, ARINC 664/AFDX, or related aviation communication standards
Experience with avionics certification and safety standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-326A/ED-202A, or related airworthiness practices
Experience with requirements tools, configuration management systems, simulation environments, HIL/SIL labs, protocol analyzers, bench test equipment, automated test frameworks, and data analysis tools
Familiarity with DOORS, Jama, JIRA, Git, Teamcenter, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, Wireshark, Ethernet analyzers, serial bus analyzers, RF test equipment, and lab debugging workflows
Ability to assess system behavior, interface impacts, link performance, network loading, cybersecurity considerations, certification risk, and operational tradeoffs
Ability to lead technical reviews, mentor engineers, document architecture decisions, and communicate recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Must be a U.S. Person or have the ability to obtain an export authorization under U.S. export control laws and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Educational assistance
Parental leave
12 paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
No relocation package