As an Advanced Project Engineer - CCA Propulsion here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be a part of a team that is managing and executing advanced projects on a very accelerated timeline on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) team which supports Unmanned CCA Propulsion solutions within the Honeywell Aerospace Engines & Power Systems Propulsion business unit. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery, project schedule and customer satisfaction.
This role requires strong educational background or schooling, the desire to learn project management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
You will report directly to our Project Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location (Engines Campus) on a hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the success of our projects by ensuring timely delivery, managing project risks, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
Responsibilities
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams to successfully execute engineering projects
• Develop and implement project plans, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets (EVMS management)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and objectives
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
QualificationsYOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- Strong technical expertise and understanding of project management principles
- 3 to 5 years of experience in project engineering or related role
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong desire to learn, grow, improve skills and be a part of a team
WE VALUE
• Show application of aerospace, mechanical or related course study work and techniques
• Project management certification (PMP) or similar training
• Knowledge of systems based engineering or model based systems engineering
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.
SPONSORSHIP
We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this job. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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/
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.
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.
Posting Date: 07/20/2026
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (STEM)
- 3 to 5 years of experience in project engineering or related role
- Strong technical expertise and understanding of project management principles
- Strong project management skills (planning, scheduling, budgeting)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong desire to learn, grow, and work collaboratively on a team
- Ability to work out of Phoenix, Arizona location on a hybrid schedule
- U.S. Person status and authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
- Application of aerospace, mechanical, or related coursework and techniques
- Project management certification (PMP) or similar training
- Knowledge of systems-based engineering or model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
- Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management System)
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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