As an Advanced Project Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in executing projects for our Engines and Power Systems (EPS) business unit in Phoenix, Arizona. You will be accountable for contributing to the successful execution of projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget, and that they meet required quality standards. Your project management skills will contribute to the success of our projects and the overall growth of our business as you foster operational excellence and a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
This role is in support of the US Army’s Total InteGrated Engine Revitalization (TIGER) program for the AGT1500 turboshaft engine – the powerplant for the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank. TIGER is an integrated program focused on the sustainment of the AGT1500 engine, in part through the implementation of engineering upgrades for engine hardware and the digital engine controller software.
You will report directly to our Project Manager and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location on a hybrid work schedule.
New hires are expected to report 100% onsite M-F for the first 90 days.
In this role, you will primarily coordinate with technical teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective project development and execution. This includes coordination within Engineering. This may also include work with Field Service Engineers, Overhaul Support Engineers, team members from the ISC (including the Demand team and Sourcing), the D&S Sales team and the product line General Manager (GBE). You’ll also collaborate with US Government customers, including Technical Representatives and Product Managers.
Responsibilities- Execute engineering projects from initiation to completion
- Understand project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
- Implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success
- Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery
- Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders
Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible applicants.
QualificationsYOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- 4 years or more experience in Project Engineering or related roles that involve management of complex engineering projects, with a strong focus on execution and delivery
WE VALUE
- Proven track record of successfully executing engineering projects on time and within budget
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment across functions
- Experience in risk management and problem-solvingStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Adaptability and flexibility to manage changing project requirements
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
- Ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience
- Proven experience with Earned Value Management planning, execution, and reporting
- Proven experience with testing ground combat vehicles
- Proven experience producing test plans to ensure acquisition of data
- Strong familiarity with gas turbine engines, including familiarity with their respective mechanical and electrical sub-systems
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 OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACEBeyond 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
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ABOUT USJoin 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.
ENGINES & POWER SYSTEMS
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: 09/22/2026
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline
- At least 4 years of experience in project engineering or related roles managing complex engineering projects
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain export authorization under U.S. export control laws
- Experience executing engineering projects on time and within budget
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively across functions in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in risk management and problem-solving
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
- Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain attention to detail
- Adaptability to changing project requirements
- Experience with Earned Value Management planning, execution, and reporting
- Experience testing ground combat vehicles
- Experience producing test plans to ensure acquisition of data
- Familiarity with gas turbine engines and their mechanical and electrical subsystems
- Ability to communicate subtle or complex messages clearly to varied audiences
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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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