Systems Engineer I

About the role

Honeywell Aerospace’s Controls Systems (CS) Environmental Control Systems (ECS) organization is seeking a Systems Engineer with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to work on Air Transport, Regional, Business, and Military aircraft. This role involves designing, developing, and integrating complex systems to meet customer and business requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. You will report to the Systems Engineering Manager and work from our California or Arizona location on a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine ECS performance models and simulations for air and vapor cycle systems, including validation and verification of system-level steady-state requirements.
• Conduct thermodynamic, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics analyses to optimize system performance.
• Define system and equipment-level key performance parameters and generate/validate associated requirements.
• Create and maintain system-level steady-state models, including run-time performance optimization, model validation against component and system test data, and generation of model documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate hardware and software components effectively.
• Perform system validation, verification, and testing to ensure compliance with specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 0–2 years of experience in mechanical, chemical, or related engineering fields (or an advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field with emphasis on thermal management system modeling and analysis).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Experience in thermal management system design and development.
• Proficiency in systems modeling tools and software such as NPSS, SysML, MATLAB, or similar platforms for system analysis and design.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

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.

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Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $82,000–$102,000. Salary is determined based on the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education, training, key skills, and market/business considerations.

About Honeywell Aerospace

Honeywell Aerospace is an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company with a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution. Our systems are on board 90% of the world’s aircraft, serving commercial aviation, defense, and space sectors. We develop technology to help pilots navigate with confidence, improve aircraft efficiency, and enhance the passenger experience. 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.

Learn more: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

The Business Unit

Control Systems provides mechanical products and value-adding services to Honeywell Aerospace customers, including aircraft manufacturers, operators, and U.S. government agencies. The business develops and manufactures air and thermal systems, mechanical components, wheels, and braking systems. Honeywell Wheels and brakes are used in every 5-second aircraft landing, and our Cabin Pressure Systems are installed across the entire U.S. military fleet of fighters and trainers.