Lead Systems Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and develop flight management system requirements .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering with a focus on flight management systems, including design, integration, and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects while mentoring less experienced team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Systems EngineeringFlight Management System DesignSystems IntegrationProject LeadershipAircraft Certification Processes

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Hard Skills

Systems IntegrationImplementationTroubleshootingRisk AssessmentTechnical LeadershipFlight Systems KnowledgeAvionics KnowledgeCompliance with Industry StandardsTestingMitigation Strategies

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Work Under Minimal SupervisionAdaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

Industry Keywords

Flight Management SystemsIndustry StandardsCertification ProcessTechnical DisciplineU.S. Person

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and develop flight management system requirements
Design and define flight management system architectures and interfaces
Perform system integration and testing to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards
Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
Support the certification process for flight management systems
Provide support and oversight to less experienced Systems Engineers on the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
6+ years of experience in systems engineering and project leadership
Comprehensive knowledge in systems integration, implementation, and troubleshooting
Excellent problem-solving capabilities and ability to work under minimal supervision
Experience providing technical leadership on complex engineering projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with relevant technologies and industry trends
Knowledge of flight systems and avionics
Experience with flight management system design and integration
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
Knowledge of aircraft certification processes
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Passion for innovation and continuous learning
Candidate must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, protected person under U.S. asylum or refugee status, or have the ability to obtain an export authorization

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