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Principal Systems Engineer - Flight Management System "relocation offered"

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Job Description

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Join our dynamic Flight Management System team at Honeywell Aerospace, where we design, develop, and integrate highly complex systems for our Anthem Next Generation Avionics project. We are on the lookout for a highly experienced Systems Engineer who is passionate about developing and defining software requirements that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

In this role, you will work in a fast-paced and exciting development environment with a team of experienced systems and software engineers to satisfy technical requirements, support functional load deliveries and ensure compliance with certification requirements.

You will report directly to our FMS Sr. Software Engineering Manager, and you will work at our Phoenix, Arizona location on a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Avionics or embedded Systems development and requirement definition.
  • Support the design and development of advanced systems, including hardware, software, and network components.
  • Provide successful execution of complex engineering projects.
  • Implement and enforce security measures and compliance standards to safeguard systems and data.
  • Lead the deployment and configuration of systems, ensuring they are installed correctly, tested rigorously, and perform optimally.
  • Provide technical leadership in identifying and resolving system issues, minimizing downtime, and ensuring systems remain operational.
  • Test and Integration on test benches in labs
  • System Verification and Validation

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in systems engineering and project leadership in the domain of Flight Management or Flight Guidance.
  • Comprehensive knowledge in systems integration, implementation, and troubleshooting.
  • Strong technical background in hardware and software systems, with proficiency in systems engineering methodologies.

WE VALUE

  • Advanced Engineering degrees such as MS in Aerospace Engineering.
  • Experience in leading complex system integration projects.
  • Knowledge of software configuration and change management practices with DOORS NG and Atlassian tools
  • Experience with Agile development processes
  • Diverse and global teaming and collaboration experience
  • Effective and proactive communication
  • Business oriented approach to software development
  • Strong understanding of DO-178B/C
  • Strong understanding of ARP-4754
  • Verification test plan experience
  • ARINC 429 and signal debug capability
  • Analytical skills & software development skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Attention to detail and a results-oriented approach.
  • Passion for innovation and continuous learning.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

  • Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401k Plan/Retirement Benefits (as per regional policy)
  • Career Growth
  • Professional Development

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Mechanical Systems & Components provides a wide range of mechanical products and value-adding services to Honeywell Aerospace customers, including aircraft manufacturers and operators, and agencies of the U.S. government. The business develops and manufactures air and thermal systems, mechanical components, and wheels and braking systems. It also manages and operates facilities for the Federal government. Every 5 seconds, an aircraft lands with Honeywell Wheels and brakes. The entire fleet of U.S military fighters and trainers use Honeywell Cabin Pressure Systems.

U.s. Citizenship Requirements

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be 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

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