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# Principal Systems Engr

- **Company:** Honeywell Aerospace
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Hardware Interface Design, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/153F73E0B0944548A7E581C05C191651/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Aerospace, or related)
 * ~15-20+ years of experience in systems engineering , preferably in aerospace or safety-critical domains
 * Strong expertise in:
 * System architecture and design
 * Requirements development and management
 * Integration, verification, and validation
 * Experience with real-time embedded systems and avionics architectures
 * Proven track record of technical leadership across complex programs

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with AFDX or avionics communication networks
 * Knowledge of aircraft systems (health monitoring, maintenance, FADEC)
 * Experience working with OEMs (e.g., Airbus)
 * Familiarity with TRL frameworks and regulatory certification processes

Key Competencies

 * Strong systems thinking and problem-solving
 * Leadership and decision-making
 * Customer engagement and communication
 * Cross-functional collaboration
 * Mentorship and knowledge sharing

## Description

* Lead end-to-end systems engineering activities , including requirements definition, architecture development, integration, and verification
 * Define and maintain System Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and system-level design artifacts
 * Architect and support real-time, safety-critical aerospace systems , including avionics networks
 * Provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams (systems, software, hardware)
 * Act as primary technical interface with customers and stakeholders , ensuring alignment and satisfaction
 * Drive system integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) strategies
 * Support program execution including planning, risk management, and resource coordination
 * Mentor engineers and contribute to organizational capability development
 * Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
 * Lead technology readiness and innovation efforts , including TRL assessments


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