Senior Advanced Systems Engineer - Military Avionics

Honeywell • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that designs, develops, and integrates highly complex Military Avionics systems for several OEM and Operator customers both domestically and internationally. You will be integral in creating system solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You will have ownership for systems at every aspect of the systems lifecycle, from the front end of business development through product end of life. You will work across disciplines within the Electronic Solutions Engineering organization and the Avionics Gold Business Enterprise’s Military Integrated Avionics Product Line to drive growth, build exceptional engineering talent, and reach critical business milestones. The position is on-site in Deer Valley, Arizona with possibility of some remote work.

Requirements

• YOU MUST HAVE
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical field
• 10 years of experience working on Avionics products particularly Flight Management Systems (FMS), Flight Controls Systems (AFCS), and Communication Management Functions (CMF).
• Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must 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.

Nice To Haves

• WE VALUE
• Direct experience on the C27J platform
• Active security clearance
• Flexibility and availability to travel internationally for extended periods of time
• Advanced knowledge of the systems development lifecycle
• Proven track record developing new or maintaining current FMS, AFCS, or CMF solutions
• Individuals who quickly analyze, incorporate, and apply new information and concepts.
• Leaders’ adept with a diverse and global team
• Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done.
• Ability to adapt to project changes
• Multi-tasker and ability to manage a variety of complicated tasks and people
• Strong communication skills and ability to create and sustain an environment that promotes good communications and candid feedback
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with military systems and software development standards and requirements
• Familiarity with DO-178/DO-254 and similar design assurance guidelines
• Aerospace engineering experience
• Experience base or ability to engage on legacy software languages such as Ada
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink or other similar modeling tools
• Strong math and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Build and orchestrate a diverse team to perform technical execution, technical risk management, requirements management for platforms served by the Military Avionics Center of Excellence.
• Develop Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP)
• Perform customer flow-down requirement analysis, feasibility assessment, technical solution development including but not limited to test strategy and architecture development, test design and development.
• Lead system documents development, including but not limited to system-level requirements, Interface Control Document, Software Requirements Specification, Software/Systems Test Plan and Procedure, Certification documents
• Support system validation and verification
• Support system integration, including issue resolution (e.g. FMEA, RCCA) system design team meetings (SRR, PDR, TRR, CDR, FCA/PCA, TIMs) with internal and external customers
• Support trade studies
• Partner with Project Engineer and Principal Systems Engineer in managing program’s cost, schedule, work breakdown structure, work allocation, planning and coordination
• Manage internal and external stakeholders and their needs

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
• This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
• For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell
• 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.
• Job Posting Date: 1/27/2026

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees