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Principal Systems Engineer - FMS

Honeywell Aerospace

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Principal Systems Engineer will support Honeywell Aerospace’s Flight Management System team on the Anthem Next Generation Avionics project. The role focuses on defining software requirements and developing, integrating, testing, and verifying complex avionics systems. The engineer will work with systems and software engineers in a Phoenix-based hybrid environment and support technical requirements, functional load deliveries, and certification compliance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems EngineeringProject LeadershipSystems IntegrationImplementationTroubleshootingHardware SystemsSoftware SystemsSystems Engineering MethodologiesComplex System IntegrationSoftware Configuration ManagementChange ManagementDOORS NGAtlassian ToolsAgile DevelopmentTeam CollaborationCommunicationBusiness-Oriented Software DevelopmentDO-178B/CARP-4754Verification Test PlanningARINC 429Signal DebuggingAnalytical SkillsSoftware DevelopmentProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Technical Discipline15+ Years Systems Engineering and Project LeadershipFlight Management or Flight Guidance ExperienceAdvanced Engineering Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full 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.

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

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.

ABOUT US

Electronic Solutions:

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.

BENEFITS

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • 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 and 12 paid holidays

  • Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

POSTING TIMELINE

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.

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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How this job compares

Set against the 11,696 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Arizona median$104–184K/yr178 salary ranges
  • US median$60–70/hr408 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 270 open Systems Engineer jobs in Arizona and 11,696 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arizona
Experience
This posting asks for at least 15 years of experience — more than three in four Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 9,778 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,476 of the 11,696 open Systems Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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