Chief Engineer – Electromechanical Dynamics and Control

Honeywell Aerospace • Tempe, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Honeywell is seeking an experienced Systems or Product Engineer to serve as Functional Chief for Electromechanical Dynamics and Control. The Chief Engineer will drive technical excellence, ensure the use of state-of-the-art product development methods, and support adherence to and training in associated processes. The role requires technical vision and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including other Honeywell Aero Strategic Business Units. The position is based in Tempe, Arizona, on a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Sr. Director of Engineering, Assure, within the Control Systems Strategic Business Unit.

The role focuses on electromechanical systems in the motion controls portfolio, including design guidelines, analytical methods, modeling and architecture for dynamics and control, design reviews, technical support for program execution, and organizational capability development. The position requires a U.S. person under U.S. export control laws and regulations. The California annual base salary range is $212,000–$265,000, and the position is incentive-plan eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 12 years of experience in a technical engineering or related role.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or PhD.
• Prior experience with electromechanical dynamic modeling and control design and development using MATLAB/Simulink, Model Based Systems Engineering, or similar or alternative methods.
• Technical knowledge in actuation systems, motor drives, electromechanical design, and compatibility.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and across all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of aerospace development processes and industry standards, including ARP4754, DO-254, and DO-178.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability, and capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and maintain product and process design guidelines for electromechanical systems within the motion controls portfolio, including within AEP/Stages as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain analytical methods, modeling processes, and architecture for dynamics and control, including sizing methods, actuator dynamic analysis, motor design, and motor controller drives including electromagnetic compatibility.
• Jointly chair dynamic performance and control portions of product design reviews with chief engineers from the Product Integrity Organization.
• Support program execution within the area of technical responsibility, including conducting Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations for dynamics- and control-related issues.
• Contribute to Motion Control Systems organizational capability by executing process improvement initiatives and mentoring the workforce.

Benefits

• 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.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior