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Job Description
As a Sr. Advanced Systems Engineer – Process & Certification at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in defining, implementing, and sustaining engineering development processes and certification activities for advanced aerospace systems. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, program leaders, customers, and regulatory authorities to ensure products are developed and certified in accordance with applicable regulatory, customer, and industry requirements.
As a Sr. Advanced Systems Engineer – Process & Certification at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in defining, implementing, and sustaining engineering development processes and certification activities for advanced aerospace systems. You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, program leaders, customers, and regulatory authorities to ensure products are developed and certified in accordance with applicable regulatory, customer, and industry requirements.
This role requires a strong understanding of aerospace development lifecycles, certification standards, and process compliance. You will contribute to the successful execution of certification programs by developing compliant processes, authoring certification artifacts, supporting audits and reviews, and providing technical guidance throughout the product development lifecycle.
You will report directly to the Senior Systems Engineering Manager and work from our Phoenix, Arizona location on a hybrid work schedule.
### Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and improve engineering development processes, plans, procedures, and certification documentation in accordance with applicable aerospace regulations and industry standards.
- Author, review, and approve certification, planning, compliance, and lifecycle data required to support product certification and regulatory approval.
- Serve as the primary process and certification focal point for assigned programs, coordinating with customers, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders.
- Support the development and execution of certification strategies and compliance plans throughout the product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with Systems, Software, Hardware, Safety, Quality, and Program teams to ensure process and certification requirements are effectively implemented.
- Provide guidance on compliance with aerospace development standards, including DO-178C, ARP4754A, and related regulatory requirements.
- Ensure engineering artifacts, certification evidence, and compliance records are complete, accurate, and auditable.
- Support AS9100 compliance activities, customer audits, regulatory reviews, and internal process assessments.
- Perform and support compliance audits, gap assessments, and reviews to verify adherence to regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements.
- Investigate and resolve process-related issues while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across engineering programs.
- Assist with regulatory and customer interactions related to certification planning, compliance demonstrations, and audit activities.
- Support export classification and control requirements for engineering documentation and deliverables.
### Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- 8+ years of aerospace systems engineering, certification, process assurance, or product development experience.
- Knowledge of aerospace development and certification standards, including DO-178B/C, ARP4754A, and related industry guidance.
- Experience developing, documenting, and implementing engineering processes within a regulated environment.
- Understanding of systems and software development lifecycles for aerospace applications.
WE VALUE
- Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience supporting FAA, EASA or other aerospace certification programs.
- Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems and audit processes.
- Familiarity with safety-critical systems development and compliance verification activities.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality and compliance.
- Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and process excellence.
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: [click here](https://nam09.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.honeywell.com%2Fus%2Fen&data=05%7C02%7CShayna.Kratz%40HoneywellAerospace.com%7C1354b3e1b3c94d17e6c608dede142b1c%7C088ba5567df5428696d506283c06d167%7C0%7C0%7C639192375378115093%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tZCukNoncFDUucThnX4L53SQMQK9pVJhdyBFoXIv%2Bis%3D&reserved=0)
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit [https://aerospace.honeywell.com/](https://nam09.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faerospace.honeywell.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CShayna.Kratz%40HoneywellAerospace.com%7C1354b3e1b3c94d17e6c608dede142b1c%7C088ba5567df5428696d506283c06d167%7C0%7C0%7C639192375378187875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3X2prDdhtHeZvvz67u9qTX0SxCS2TgrzkqmyMtbnJnE%3D&reserved=0)
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: [click here](https://nam09.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbenefits.honeywell.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CShayna.Kratz%40HoneywellAerospace.com%7C1354b3e1b3c94d17e6c608dede142b1c%7C088ba5567df5428696d506283c06d167%7C0%7C0%7C639192375378243974%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZkYypg87atYQqWpBV1XjYqAAiNiEQJX%2BMWv6ViGwP5w%3D&reserved=0)
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.
Job Posting Date: 7.10.26
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.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and improve engineering development processes, plans, procedures, and certification documentation.
Author, review, and approve certification, planning, compliance, and lifecycle data for product certification.
Serve as the primary process and certification focal point for assigned programs.
Support the development and execution of certification strategies and compliance plans.
Collaborate with Systems, Software, Hardware, Safety, Quality, and Program teams.
Provide guidance on compliance with aerospace development standards including DO-178C and ARP4754A.
Ensure engineering artifacts and compliance records are complete, accurate, and auditable.
Support AS9100 compliance activities, customer audits, and regulatory reviews.
Perform and support compliance audits, gap assessments, and reviews.
Investigate and resolve process-related issues and support continuous improvement.
Assist with regulatory and customer interactions related to certification planning.
Support export classification and control requirements for engineering documentation.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as science
technology
engineering
mathematics
Skills Required
DO-178B/CARP4754AAerospace development lifecyclesCertification standardsProcess complianceEngineering processes developmentCross-functional collaborationAttention to detailCommunicationProblem solvingFAA certification programsEASA certification programsAS9100 quality management systemsSafety-critical systems developmentLeanSix SigmaContinuous improvementAbility to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environmentPassion for innovationCommitment to engineering quality
Benefits
Employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
EAP
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
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