Lead FMS Application Engineer

About the role

As a Lead Application Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will provide technical expertise and support to customers and business partners, focusing on manufacturers of simulation devices used to train aircraft operators. You will support all Honeywell avionics products across military and commercial aircraft by delivering data, technical support, and software products incorporating avionics software from Honeywell Aerospace, such as Air Transport Flight Management Systems (FMS), Nav DB, and Aircraft Environmental Surveillance Systems (AESS). This role involves addressing multiple requests in different software languages across various avionics platforms, executing software and hardware deployment, and supporting internal business projects. You will collaborate with the product team to enhance features related to flight simulation, troubleshoot issues during project implementation, and lead technical discussions with customers on implementation, configuration, and architecture choices.

This is a hybrid role based in Phoenix, AZ, reporting directly to the Director of Flight Sims Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and support of air transport solutions for Honeywell Aerospace products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and identify or design solutions.
• Provide technical expertise and support to internal and external customers.
• Troubleshoot issues during project implementation and lead technical discussions with customers on implementation, configuration, and architecture choices.

Requirements

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, the candidate must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, 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.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in systems or application engineering.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with flight management systems.

Skills

• Air Transport FMS experience with systems such as: MD11, MD10, A320, A330, A340, A350, A380, B717, B757, B767, B777, B787.
• Navigation Database experience, including familiarity with construction, field meanings, and AIRAC cycles.
• Aircraft Environmental Surveillance System (AESS) experience with A350 or A380.
• Experience with Windows sockets, TDP, UDP, Wireshark, InstallShield, license keys, and Excel macros.
• Customer support experience, including gathering relevant information, troubleshooting, validating, and providing explanations or solutions.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting programming languages such as Java, C#, or Python.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to continuous learning and self-development.

About Us

Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA) is an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft, and we develop technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, improves aircraft efficiency, and keeps operators ahead of change. Honeywell Aerospace products and services span commercial aviation, defense, and space, including engines, cockpit electronics, cabin systems, mechanical components, and connectivity solutions. We are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms.

With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies globally.

Benefits

• 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.