Lead Systems Engineer

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Lead Systems Engineer at Honeywell

The Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) reduces the risk of controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) by providing flight crews with timely, accurate information about terrain and obstacles. Honeywell s EGPWS uses advanced technology, aircraft inputs and proprietary algorithms to predict and provide real-time warnings of potential conflicts with terrain or obstacles, helping to ensure safe navigation and hazard avoidance.

Features include Smart Runway, Smart Landing, SURF-A, and ROAAS to help avoid runway incursions and excursions.

• Develop and implement EGPWS and related avionics solutions that meet performance and safety standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, hardware, software, test engineering) to develop, test, and ensure seamless integration of systems
• Author high-level systems requirements in DOORS
• Conduct system-level analysis and optimization
• Systems integration, validation, and verification
• Model-based systems design and development
• Capture and manage system requirements with stakeholders
• Ensure system specifications meet safety, performance, and compliance requirements
• Engage in customer interaction as required
• Lead project oversight, mentor and train junior systems engineers
• Coordinate projects and support project engineers with budget and schedule responsibilities

• Bachelor s degree in a technical discipline (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)
• Minimum of 8 years of systems engineering experience, ideally in avionics, aerospace, or related fields
• Proficiency in system-level analysis and optimization
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning

• Knowledge of systems development lifecycle, methodologies, requirements management, and industry standards
• Experience with system integration and testing
• Familiarity with avionics development tools (e.g., Jira, Bitbucket, DOORS, CC/CQ, Team Center)
• Experience leading customer interface meetings and supporting audits, reviews, and certification activities
• Understanding of DO-178 B/C, DO-160 aerospace standards
• Ability to analyze and apply new information quickly; strong multitasking and adaptability
• Experience with EGPWS/TAWS and related avionics concepts (preferred)

The CN&S (Communications, Navigation & Surveillance) Organization focuses on advancing aviation technology, including Aircraft Control Systems, Datalink, EGPWS, Runway & Landing Surveillance, Weather Radar, and RF technologies. Join a team shaping the future of aviation technology.

Due to export control laws, candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected status or ability to obtain export authorization).

Honeywell offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance; disability coverage; 401(k) match; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; EAP; educational assistance; parental leave; paid time off; and holidays. The application period is estimated at 40 days from posting, with potential adjustments.

Honeywell solves complex challenges in automation, aviation, and energy transition across Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation, powered by Honeywell Forge software.