Honeywell's Anthem Integrated Flight Deck is the industry's 1st Cloud-Connected "Always-On" Integrated Cockpit system, featuring cloud-native communications, navigation, and surveillance systems, powered by a flexible software platform that can be customized for virtually every type of aircraft, from passenger planes and business aircraft to defense, general aviation and the rapidly emerging class of Advanced Air-Mobility (AAM) vehicles.
Honeywell’s newest and most advanced Flight Deck will herald a new age of aviation where connectivity will help enable true autonomy. Honeywell Anthem is breaking new ground in Avionics design and pilot-machine interface, with the goal of making pilots’ jobs easier, safer and more intuitive. Anthem allows pilots to configure their own cockpit based on mission and phase of flight. Our revolutionary
Anthem Integrated Flight Deck delivers unparalleled levels of connectivity, a modern and intuitive user interface, and a highly scalable, customizable design — bringing flexibility, clarity, and simplicity to an industry that demands precision. #Anthem
It’s not just an upgrade—it’s the next era of flight. As a
Principal Systems Project Engineer (PSPE) for
Honeywell Anthem, you will serve as the
senior technical leader responsible for avionics hardware strategy and execution across multiple integrated equipment platforms. This role functions as an
umbrella hardware leadership position, accountable for driving
consistency, compliance, and disciplined execution across individual pieces of avionics hardware that together make up the Anthem ecosystem.
You will define and lead the
hardware development and qualification strategy, ensuring
consistent tactical execution across programs while meeting stringent regulatory and customer requirements. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in
avionics hardware and embedded software development, with direct application of
DO‑254 and DO‑160 standards to qualify safety‑critical airborne hardware.
In this role, you will
direct and mentor a team of Project Engineering Specialists (PES), providing technical direction, prioritization, and execution governance across multiple programs. You will operate at the intersection of
engineering leadership, regulatory compliance, and program execution, influencing both near-term delivery and long-term hardware strategy.
You will report to a
Next‑Gen Avionics Engineering Leader and work from our
Phoenix, Arizona location.
Responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesAvionics Hardware Strategy & Leadership- Serve as the principal technical authority for avionics hardware execution across multiple equipment platforms and programs
- Define and drive a consistent hardware development, verification, and qualification strategy across the Anthem portfolio
- Ensure disciplined application of DO‑254 for airborne electronic hardware development
- Lead DO‑160 environmental qualification planning and execution for avionics hardware
- Drive standardization, reuse, and execution consistency across individual hardware products
Program Execution & Technical Governance- Own technical, cost, schedule, and risk performance for hardware workstreams across multiple programs
- Establish execution frameworks that balance strategic direction with tactical rigor
- Lead trade studies, risk assessments, and technical decision‑making related to hardware architecture and qualification
- Ensure alignment between system requirements, hardware design, and certification artifacts
People Leadership & Team Direction- Direct, prioritize, and mentor a team of Project Engineering Specialists (PES)
- Set expectations for hardware execution quality, regulatory compliance, and delivery discipline
- Provide hands‑on technical leadership across avionics hardware and hardware/software interfaces
- Support capability development in hardware qualification, certification documentation, and compliance methodologies
Systems Integration & Certification- Lead execution of hardware integration within complex avionics system architectures
- Partner closely with Certification, Quality, Systems, Software, and Supply Chain teams
- Ensure timely development and approval of certification data, reviews, and regulatory artifacts
- Serve as a key technical interface during customer and regulatory engagements
Stakeholder & Organizational Influence- Act as a senior technical interface to customers, suppliers, and internal leadership
- Influence portfolio‑level hardware execution best practices
- Support development of project engineering standards, tools, and training
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence
Qualifications YOU MUST HAVE- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering (or related technical discipline)
- 10+ years of experience in avionics hardware development, systems engineering, or project engineering for safety‑critical systems
- Experience applying DO‑254
- Working knowledge of DO‑160 environmental qualification
- Experience leading hardware verification, qualification, and certification activities
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive consistent execution across multiple products or programs
- Strong decision‑making ability and comfort operating with minimal supervision
WE VALUE- Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering
- Experience with integrated avionics platforms and complex system‑of‑systems architectures
- Understanding of hardware/software integration in avionics environments
- Familiarity with change management, configuration management, and certification processes
- Experience influencing execution across global, cross‑functional engineering organizations
- Business acumen, including exposure to program cost, schedule, and risk management
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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.