THE BUSINESS
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.
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 POSITION
Honeywell Aerospace is advancing the next generation of propulsion technologies for business aviation, and we’re looking for a project engineer who’s ready to lead high‑visibility projects that span the full engine lifecycle from concept and development to certification, production, and fleet sustainment.
We are seeking a Lead Project Engineer with proven experience in engine build‑up (EBU), nacelle integration, and powerplant installation to drive execution across the HTF7000 turbofan engine family. If you excel at coordinating complex projects, guiding cross‑functional teams, and managing technical and program risks, this role offers the chance to shape a best-in-class propulsion product line.
As a Lead Project Engineer, you’ll collaborate across world-class engineering and business teams, suppliers, and aircraft OEM partners to ensure disciplined program performance and seamless propulsion system integration throughout every phase of the lifecycle.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of development and sustainment projects to meet scope, schedule, and cost targets.
- Provide day-to-day leadership of cross‑functional engineering teams through design, analysis, test, certification, and production.
- Partner with aircraft OEMs to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and maintain alignment with program objectives.
- Direct suppliers on technical scope, deliverables, configuration, and schedule expectations; negotiate tradeoffs to achieve program commitments.
- Maintain system-level requirements, interfaces, configuration control, and documentation for the integrated powerplant system.
- Lead root‑cause investigations and drive timely corrective actions for production and field issues.
- Own cost accounts and manage budgets, forecasts, resource fill rates, and earned value performance.
- Identify program risks and opportunities and lead mitigation actions to improve technical, schedule, or cost outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Present technical and program recommendations to leadership and customers and support formal program reviews.
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering or mathematics
- Minimum 8 years of experience in design, development and/or test of gas turbine engines, nacelle systems, engine control systems or other complex mechanical systems
- Proficiency in project management tools and methods (e.g. Microsoft Project, Agile Scrum/Kanban, Earned Value Management System)
WE VALUE
- Proven leadership across complex technical programs, with cross‑functional coordination and project management responsibility including scope, schedule, budget, and earned value.
- Expertise in FAA 14 CFR Part 33 and Part 25 certification of engines and nacelle systems including engine build-up and externals.
- Direct experience with root-cause investigations, cost reduction initiatives, or new product development.
- Systems engineering and requirements management experience across multidisciplinary hardware and software teams.
- Customer-centric mindset with a passion for winning and urgency in execution.
- Effective communicator who builds strong working relationships and explains complex concepts clearly.
- Adaptability and initiative, including tolerance for ambiguity and ability to work independently.
- Effective prioritization of time and resources.
US PERSONS 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)
- Minimum 8 years experience in design, development, or test of gas turbine engines, nacelle systems, engine control systems, or other complex mechanical systems
- Proven experience in engine build-up (EBU), nacelle integration, and powerplant installation
- Proficiency in project management tools and methods (e.g., Microsoft Project, Agile Scrum/Kanban, Earned Value Management System)
- U.S. Person eligibility (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, protected status, or ability to obtain export authorization)
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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