As an Advanced APU Project Engineer here at Honeywell working on the 36 Series and RE220 and HGT400 APUs, you will coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams, foster collaboration and ensure effective project coordination.
You will report directly to our Sr. Program Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule. For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F.
In this role, you will impact the company's success by ensuring the successful execution and delivery of complex engineering products, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Responsibilities• Work directly with airframers and operators to resolve in-service engineering issues
• Work with functional experts to identify root cause and corrective actions for complex and ambiguous technical challenges
• Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to advance programs through the IRB process
• Develop technical change proposals for original equipment manufacturers (OEM) customers to resolve SRDs and other technical issues
• Proactively manage and mitigate project risks to maintain project performance
• Provide technical guidance and support to project newer team members
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders
YOU MUST HAVE
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience in project engineering or related roles
• Prior experience and technical knowledge of gas turbine engines
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex engineering projects
• Experience in risk management and problem-solving to mitigate project risks and issues effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
WE VALUE
• Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies relevant to engineering projects
• Experience with earned value management systems
• Knowledge of auxiliary power units (APU) and APU installations
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT
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.
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 BUSINESS UNIT
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
Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets — backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.
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 July 27, 2026.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
- 3+ years of experience in project engineering or related roles
- Prior experience and technical knowledge of gas turbine engines
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex engineering projects
- Experience in risk management and problem-solving to mitigate project risks and issues
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- U.S. Person requirement (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, protected status, or ability to obtain export authorization)
- Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies relevant to engineering projects
- Experience with earned value management systems
- Knowledge of auxiliary power units (APU) and APU installations
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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