The future is what you make it.
When you join Honeywell Aerospace, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
Honeywell Aerospace is launching the development of a new family of gas turbine engines that will help shape the future of the aerospace industry. The new family will be lighter, quieter, and more powerful while being 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel capable. Honeywell Aerospace is hiring engineers in the areas of design, analysis, controls, test, and project management to accomplish this challenging new feat. We are looking to hire individuals who thrive on thinking big, have an appetite for growth, and a passion for winning.
The HTF Project Engineering team has an immediate opening for a Lead Project Engineer with a strong engines background to support an exciting new engine development program. You will partner with world class engineers and leaders to plan and execute complex technical projects. You will organize and manage an interdisciplinary team to develop & deliver engine module requirements, designs, analysis, and hardware to support rig and engine development and certification testing. You will be responsible for achieving the technical deliverables while staying on schedule and on budget.
Responsibilities- Estimate, plan and execute complex work packages in support of new product development programs.
- Lead large, cross-functional teams through all aspects of design, analysis, requirements management, hardware, and test
- As a requirements owner, interface with systems engineers and product engineers to develop, validate and manage technical requirements.
- Partner with advanced technology to ensure relevant programs are aligned with program needs
- Lead in-house manufacturing and supplier engagement activities, working with supply chain, manufacturing engineering and suppliers to ensure hardware is producible, meets cost objectives and supports the program technical and schedule objectives.
- Coordinate with test teams to support development and certification engine tests.
- Manage cost accounts analyze budgets, provide forecasts and track earned value
- Develop and manage schedules and milestones. Drive Agile program planning and execution
- Identify, characterize and develop plans to manage risks and realize opportunities
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent sciences or engineering-based degree.
- Direct experience with the design, development and certification of gas turbine engines, propulsion systems, engine installations or other complex mechanical products.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience
US PERSON REQUIREMENTS
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.
WE VALUE
- Knowledge of FAA or equivalent certification requirements for engines and/or aircraft.
- PMP Certificate
- Demonstrated ability to plan and execute technical programs, including budget and schedule estimation and resource planning; strong project management skills.
- Systems engineering or requirements management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize cost and schedule risks before they can cause significant program impact, and the ability to develop and execute sound risk mitigation plans.
- The initiative to embrace new technology and the drive to turn that technology into product
- The ability to provide technical contributions essential to the successful completion of projects.
- The ability to build and maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills; the ability to convey complex messages clearly as appropriate for the topic and audience.
- Proficiency in a second language
- Ability to prioritize time and resources effectively.
- Self-starters able to work with little supervision and take the initiative to get things done.
- Tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to react quickly to changing scope.
#Li-Hybrid
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.
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/
POSTING TIMELINE
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.
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
- Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
- Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
- Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent science or engineering degree
- Direct experience designing, developing, and certifying gas turbine engines, propulsion systems, engine installations, or other complex mechanical products
- At least 10 years of relevant experience
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain export authorization
- Knowledge of FAA or equivalent engine or aircraft certification requirements
- PMP certification
- Experience planning and executing technical programs, including budget, schedule, and resource planning
- Systems engineering or requirements management experience
- Experience identifying cost and schedule risks and developing mitigation plans
- Ability to build relationships with internal customers, external customers, and suppliers
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in a second language
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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