Principal Mission Systems Engineer - Satellite Systems and Software

Honeywell Aerospace

Cambridge, UKonsitePosted Jun 16, 2026

About the role

As a Principal Satellite Systems Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role on a cross-disciplinary team that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of novel, state-of-the-art optical and science instruments for military, government, and commercial space applications, including Earth observation, atmospheric monitoring, space situational awareness, maritime traffic monitoring, and optical communications. You will be integral in creating solutions (including embedded software) solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You will be involved in every aspect of the mission development life cycle, from the front end of business development through product end-of-life.

You will report directly to our Sr Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Cambridge, Ontario location.

In this role, you will collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements, design spacecraft (bus, payload, and software) and ground station architecture, and ensure the successful implementation, testing and delivery of projects. Your technical skills will be crucial in driving the development of reliable and high-performance space applications. Your expertise in satellite systems engineering, design, integration, testing, and technical leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of technology and space exploration.

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