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Systems Engineer II - Thermodynamics

Honeywell Aerospace

Torrance, CA · HybridJob$105–131K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$105–131K/yr
Location
Torrance, CAHybrid
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Systems Engineer II will support the design, implementation, and management of complex systems at Honeywell Aerospace. Based in Torrance on a hybrid schedule, the role focuses on mechanical systems integration, requirements-based engineering, system architecture trade studies, and system testing. The engineer will develop and verify requirements, plan and execute tests, and communicate technical information to technical leads, customers, and management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical Systems EngineeringRequirements-Based EngineeringRequirements ValidationRequirements DerivationRequirements DecompositionVerification PlanningQualification PlanningSystem TestingStress AnalysisFluid DynamicsThermodynamicsHeat TransferEnvironmental Control SystemsVapor Cycle SystemsAir Cycle SystemsThermal Management SystemsFuel Tank Inerting SystemsSystem ArchitectureTurbomachineryHeat ExchangersPower ElectronicsControlsRequirements Management ToolsDOORSDOORS NGModel-Based Systems EngineeringCAMEOSysML V1SysML V2Digital Thread PracticesElectromechanical EngineeringTest Plan DevelopmentTest Procedure WritingTest Execution OversightAcceptance Test ProceduresDO-160MIL-STD 810InitiativeSelf-Motivation

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Technical Discipline2+ Years Mechanical Systems Engineering Experience3 Years Aerospace Systems or Project Engineering Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

As a Systems Engr II here at Honeywell Aerospace you will play a critical role in the design, implementation, and management of complex systems and solutions that drive innovation, safety, and efficiency across various industries. You will work within cross-functional teams on cutting-edge projects that transform the way businesses operate. Your expertise in systems engineering, project management, and technical leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of technology and industry solutions.

In this role, you will impact the design and architectural aspects of complex systems, which may involve hardware, software, and network components. You will ensure that the system design aligns with Honeywell's quality standards and industry best practices.

You will work out of our Torrance, CA location on a Hybrid work schedule. NO RELOCATION OFFERED.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical systems and equipment integration and oversight

  • Coordinate with component and analysis teams to ensure successful system

  • Support for system architecture trade studies

  • Present trades for cost, weight, performance, technical, and schedule risk

  • Requirements Based System Engineering (RBE)

  • Develop a set of requirements that will result in product that satisfies a customer’s requirements.

  • Requirements validation and verification (including understanding of the V‑model)

  • Ensure requirements are correct for the intended application (Validation)

  • Create and execute verification plans to ensure the design meets requirements (Verification)

  • System Testing

  • Plan and execute system level tests (ex. Performance, Environmental, Vibration) to support system verification.

  • Technical Presentation

  • Clearly convey technical content to Technical Leads, Customers, and Management

  • Technical Writing (Technical Reports, Coordination Memos)

  • Maintain traceable documentation to support program execution.

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.

  • Minimum 2 years of mechanical-systems-related engineering experience.

  • Direct experience and expertise in at least one part of the requirements-based engineering (e.g., requirement validation, derivation/decomposition, verification planning, qualification planning, system or component testing).

  • Ability to execute requirement-based engineering tasks with minimal oversight.

  • Fundamental understanding of stress, fluid Dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat Transfer.

  • Organized approach for completing work on time and meeting quality of work expectations.

WE VALUE

  • 3 years of systems or project engineering experience in the aerospace industry (especially aviation)

  • Experience in any of the following (major differentiator): environmental control systems, vapor cycle systems, air cycle systems, thermal management systems, fuel tank inerting systems, system architecture, turbomachinery, heat exchangers (simplified wording), power electronics, or controls

  • Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS or DOORS NG)

  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (CAMEO, SysML V1, SysML V2)

  • Experience with digital thread practices, including linking analysis and test results to requirements.

  • Experience in electromechanical engineering, particularly thermal management systems

  • Test experience including developing test plans, writing test procedures, overseeing test execution, working with acceptance test procedures, and familiarity with DO- 160 or MIL-STD 810 environmental testing

  • Self‑motivated individuals able to work with minimal supervision and who consistently take initiative

The annual base salary range for this position is $105000 - $131000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

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.

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/

ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT

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

Control Systems develops the thermal and motion control systems that help aircraft take off, land safely and protect the people on board. With more than 10 million passengers per day flying on aircraft equipped with our products and more than 75% of commercial flights beginning with our engine start systems, Control Systems reaches farther across the aviation industry than most people realize.

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. Posting Date: 10/21/2026

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How this job compares

Set against the 11,797 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 9, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$105–131K/yr
  • California median$145–213K/yr1,795 salary ranges
  • US median$115–190K/yr8,834 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $118K, is 34% below the California median midpoint ($178K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,091 open Systems Engineer jobs in California and 11,797 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 9,715 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,395 of the 11,797 open Systems Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 9, 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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