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Lead Certification Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jul 2026
💰 $58,000/yr

About the role

Be part of the Leadership team that is responsible for providing Aerospace level certification oversight. The Product Assurance Airworthiness & Certification (PAAC) organization has a Lead Certification Engineer position available.  The successful candidate will be expected to meet qualification criteria for the Honeywell Aerospace TSO Specialist. 

KEY REPONSIBILITES

 

You will be responsible for adherence to the Honeywell Aerospace and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Partnering for Safety Plan (PSP) and work with members of leadership from various product groups to ensure TSO projects are compliant with regulations and the Honeywell Aerospace TSO manual. You will provide technical leadership to a group of talented professionals who provide expertise to facilitate the successful installation and certification of Honeywell Aerospace products.

 

As a senior member of the certification engineering team, other responsibilities include providing guidance and mentoring junior level Certification Engineers, providing guidance in work estimates and project schedules, coordinating with Aftermarket and Product Program managers, and supporting technical and certification strategy discussions with customers and internal Honeywell Aerospace stakeholders. 

 

The ideal candidate has a commitment to aviation safety, technical and professional excellence, a commitment to customer satisfaction, is a self-starter, possesses a bias for action, pays attention to detail and can follow through to completion, is comfortable in a decision-making role, demonstrates personal and professional integrity.

YOU MUST HAVE 

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
  • 6 years’ experience in the development and certification of avionics systems & equipment
  • A US Citizen or permanent resident due to export control and ITAR restrictions.
  • Ability to travel

 

WE VALUE 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Aerospace or equivalent discipline
  • Knowledge of DO-160 environmental qual, ARP4754, ARP 4761, DO-254 hardware design assurance standard for airborne electronic hardware, DO -178 Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification 
  • Demonstrated technical leadership experience
  • Knowledge of aircraft wiring and associated documentation is preferred 
  • Knowledge of communication, navigation, surveillance, flight controls, flight management systems is an asset 
  • Demonstrated communication skills with both internal and external customers as well as leadership
  • Self-directing with ability to manage to schedules & metrics is preferred 
  • A proven ability for fostering excellent customer/certification agency relationships is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and productivity gains through use of collaborative team methods is preferred

 

 

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.

 

​THE BUSINESS

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas: ​

  • Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft ​
  • Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying ​
  • Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion con

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