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APU Controls Lead Systems Engineer

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Phoenix, AZ
Senior level
Hybrid
Phoenix, AZ
Senior level
Lead design, integration, and verification of APU control systems. Develop requirements, control algorithms, MBSE/digital engineering architecture, and perform system-level integration, validation, and trade studies to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.
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As an APU Controls Lead Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and verifying control systems for Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) in the Engines & Power Systems (EPS) business unit. You will be integral in creating system solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Working with a team to develop control system components (LRUs) and electronic controller for a new APU program.
  • Executing and documenting trade studies.
  • Develop and implement the MBSE and digital engineering architecture for a new APU controls development program.
  • Integrating control system with APU.
  • Control system requirements development, analysis, decomposition, and validation.
  • Develop and implement control algorithms and software for APUs.
  • Control system design, integration, and validation.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or aerospace engineering
  • 8+ years of systems engineering experience in support of safety-critical aerospace development
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of control systems engineering principles and processes 
  • Experience with control system design, implementation, and testing

WE VALUE

  • Experience with control system development for aerospace applications
  • Experience providing hands‑on coaching, training, and day‑to‑day support for engineering team members 
  • Experience with IBM ELM and CAMEO
  • Knowledge of APU systems and their integration into aircraft
  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to control systems in aerospace applications
  • Self-motivation to work with little supervision and take the initiative to complete tasks
  • Ability to change course based on new information and direction
  • Ability to make autonomous decisions

About us:

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.

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/

POSTING TIMELINE

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.

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