The Lead Project Engineer will lead medium-complexity projects with typically medium-sized (5-15 members) teams and annual program/project cost budget ($5M plus) for New Product Development (NPD), New Product Introduction (NPI)/Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP), and/or In-Service Related (IRB) for Motion Control Systems (MCS) products including technical leadership for the program/project. The position will report to the Engineer Program Manager in the Mechanical Systems and Components division. The role will be located out of Tempe, AZ on a hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities- Program/project management to maintain/control/compliance/analyze cost, schedule, resource allocation, risks, and milestones to Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
- Cost Account Management (CAM) skills in the SAP environment
- Knowledge of System and component requirements analysis and decomposition
- Knowledge of Control architecture and design
- Knowledge of physics-based model development and system design
- Able to lead investigation of complex-to-system level technical issues root cause and corrective action of issues including planning, execution, and resolution
- Electro-Mechanical systems Validation & Verification (V&V)
- Customer and supplier technical interface
- Use excellent communication skills to provide clear, effective, efficient, and succinct communication of complex issues
- Work with functional leaders to prioritize resources and implement project objectives
- Proposal cost, schedule, and risk development and estimation to support existing programs/projects and new business opportunities
- Mentor less experienced/early career engineers
- Less than 10% of domestic US travel and/or less than 2% of international travel (if necessary)
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in technical discipline such as engineering, sciences, technology, or mathematics
- Minimum six (6) years of Engineering experience in Complex Aerospace Systems
WE VALUE
- Demonstrated strong management operating system that facilitates communication
- Demonstrated leadership skills — specifically decision making, driving results, and bias for action
- Utilizes Six Sigma and program management tools as appropriate within the Integrated Product Development Systems (IPDS) framework
- Persuasion to influence others to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches
- Ensures that departmental core competencies include continuous PE skill development
- Understanding of business objectives and more importantly the ability to interact with our customers
- Business acumen – knowledge of current and emerging practices, methods, and information relating to discipline and application within the industry
- Mechanical/Actuation Systems design and component controller integration
- Experience with systems requirement flow down
- Experience developing motor driven actuation systems
- Experience with systems requirement Validation and Verification (V&V)
- Experience with Earned Value Measurement System (EVMS)
- Certification as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
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.
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:
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.
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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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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
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