Contract Avionics Systems Engineer Jobs in Arizona

Elevate Your Flight Experience with Honeywell Avionics
At Honeywell, we understand that avionics are the backbone of every flight, providing essential information and control for pilots around the globe. Our advanced avionics systems are designed to improve safety, operational efficiency, and facilitate seamless navigation, ensuring pilots can focus on what matters most-flying.
With decades of experience in aerospace technology, Honeywell is committed to delivering innovative avionics solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. Our systems are crafted to reduce pilot workload and support decision-making, making every flight safer and more efficient.
Explore our range of avionics products, including Includes Airplane Information Management System, Autopilots and Indicators, Cockpit and Flight Displays, Control Display Units, Flight Data Recorders, Flight Management Systems, Integrated Flight Decks and Synthetic Vision Systems. Discover how Honeywell can support your aviation needs, ensuring that every flight is a triumph in safety and precision.
Responsibilities
As an Advanced Systems Engineer within Honeywell Aerospace, you play a pivotal role in the the development, integration, verification, and certification of Honeywell Flight Management System (FMS) solutions for the Airbus FMS program. The role involves working closely with Airbus customers, software, hardware, certification, and verification teams to define requirements, analyze system behavior, support ATP activities, and drive issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle.

• Develop, review, and manage system requirements for Airbus Flight Management System (FMS) functionality.
• Analyze Airbus operational requirements and ensure alignment with FMS system design.
• Support system architecture, requirements decomposition, and interface definition activities.
• Investigate, document, and track system observations and defects using JIRA.
• Support integration, verification, validation, and certification activities.
• Perform system-level troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate with software, navigation, guidance, performance, and V&V teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support customer issue investigations and technical reviews.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and compliance artifacts.

Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• 5 years of engineering experience in Systems Engineering, avionics, aerospace, and/or embedded systems development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Flight Management Systems (FMS), Flight Guidance, Navigation, or Avionics systems is of value.
• Experience with ATP/customer demonstration activities is a plus.
• Knowledge of ARP4754A, DO-178C, and aerospace development processes.
• Experience with DOORS, JIRA, and requirements management tools.

Desired Skills
• Systems Requirements Management
• Verification & Validation
• FMS Domain Knowledge
• Defect and Observation Management (JIRA)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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/
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
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.
ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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.
ABOUT HONEYWELL ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space - from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.
As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Honeywell Aerospace Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft - serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.
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: August 12th, 2026 #LI-Hybrid