Advanced Project Engineer

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Yeovil, Somerset, England, GBR
Hybrid
Entry level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
In an era of dynamic change, Aerospace is addressing the most complex challenges in space.
The Role
Plan and manage complex aerospace engineering projects across environmental control, hydraulic, and life support systems. Responsibilities include developing schedules and milestones, monitoring work packages, managing requirements, coordinating design reviews, maintaining customer and supplier relationships, and controlling project cost, quality, schedule, and risk. The role requires engineering knowledge, project lifecycle experience, supplier coordination, and proficiency with Microsoft Project or similar forecasting tools.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

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

Control Systems develops the thermal and motion control systems that help aircraft take off, land safely and protect the people on board. With more than 10 million passengers per day flying on aircraft equipped with our products and more than 75% of commercial flights beginning with our engine start systems, Control Systems reaches farther across the aviation industry than most people realize.

What are we looking for?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, and motivated individual to join our site in Yeovil as an Project Engineer. You will be part of a team assessing and driving achievement of program specific performance within Honeywell Aerospace. You will be working on complex aerospace engineering projects across a variety of remits including Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Hydraulics, and Life Support Systems (LSS).

Key Responsibilities

  • Create project plans, schedules, and determine milestones to customer expectations using earned value metrics
  • Monitor and maintain project plans, ensure focus is maintained to milestone adherence to ensure products are delivered on time
  • Create and monitor the progress of work packages for internal suppliers to support technical and schedule adherence. 
  • Build internal and external customer relationships throughout projects to ensure completion
  • Ensuring that projects run within cost, quality, and time metrics
  • Management of requirements, including requirements validation and the appropriate allocation of requirements
  • Co-ordinate and Lead Design Reviews in accordance with HAY procedures
  • Manage project risks and mitigation plans.

Key requirements and skills

  • HND/HNC/Degree in mechanical engineering/aerospace
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • Previous experience of working within a project engineering environment, and an understanding of the engineering lifecycle of a product from conception to commissioning
  • Previous experience of using Microsoft Project, or a similar project forecasting system
  • A strong understanding and experience of working with suppliers and integrated supply chains and how and where they fit in the project lifecycle

We offer

  • Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement, regular feedback, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Skill Development: Access to training and certifications.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and support for combining work with education.
  • Tech and Innovation: Access to modern tools, technologies, and innovative work environments.
  • Company Culture: Sense of community, team-building activities, and social events.

Join us now and make an impact!

#HoneywellAerospace

Qualifications

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform
crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation, and diversity

Skills Required

  • HND, HNC, or degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Previous experience working in a project engineering environment
  • Understanding of the engineering product lifecycle from conception to commissioning
  • Experience using Microsoft Project or a similar project forecasting system
  • Strong understanding and experience working with suppliers and integrated supply chains

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
4,600 Employees
Year Founded: 1960

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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