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Propulsion Control System Principal Systems Engineer

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Bristol, Avon, England
Senior level
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Bristol, Avon, England
Senior level
Leads propulsion control system architecture, integration, modeling, requirements management, verification, and validation using MBSE methods. Guides multidisciplinary engineering teams, resolves technical risks, conducts technical reviews and customer engagements, and supports aerospace certification and regulatory activities. Requires extensive aerospace systems engineering experience, knowledge of DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A, and proficiency with SysML or MATLAB/Simulink.
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As a Lead Systems Engineer for Propulsion Control Systems at Honeywell Aerospace, you will lead the design, integration, and validation of propulsion control system architectures, applying MBSE methods and ensuring requirements are well‑defined, traceable, and verified.  In this role, you will guide the technical execution of propulsion control architecture development, coordinate MBSE modeling activities, and ensure system requirements are implemented correctly throughout the engineering lifecycle. Your leadership will support cross‑functional engineering teams and ensure propulsion control solutions meet safety, performance, and compliance objectives.

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.

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

Control Systems develops the thermal and motion control systems that help aircraft take off, land safely and protect the people on board. With more than 10 million passengers per day flying on aircraft equipped with our products and more than 75% of commercial flights beginning with our engine start systems, Control Systems reaches farther across the aviation industry than most people realize.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead the development and integration of propulsion control system architectures using MBSE principles and established aerospace standards.
  • Champion the adoption and integration of MBSE tools (e.g., SysML, MATLAB/Simulink) for system modeling, simulation, and requirements management.
  • Drive requirement validation, traceability, and verification activities, ensuring robust processes from concept through delivery.
  • Mentor and guide multidisciplinary teams—including hardware, software, and test engineers—on system architecture, MBSE, and requirements validation best practices.
  • Identify and resolve complex technical risks, providing innovative solutions to engineering challenges.
  • Lead technical reviews and customer engagements, communicating system architecture and validation status effectively.
  • Support certification processes and interface with regulatory agencies as needed.
Key Skills:
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering within aerospace or related industries.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
  • Extensive experience in systems engineering within the aerospace industry, focusing on system design and integration.
  • Strong knowledge of aerospace standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A and experience applying them to system development.
  • Proficiency in systems modeling tools like SysML or MATLAB/Simulink for architecture and requirements management.
  • Experience with requirements management software and system verification and validation processes.

What we offer:
•    Work for a well-known brand with a strong focus on innovation and growth.
•    Join a dynamic team with professional development opportunities, where most leaders are promoted from within.
•    Access to medical, vision, dental, and mental health benefits
•    Benefit from share investment plan and pension scheme.
•    Be part of a culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation.
 

Qualifications

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform
crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation, and diversity.

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