Lead Project Engineer

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Torrance, CA, USA
Hybrid
154K-192K Annually
Senior 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
Lead and manage complex engineering projects end-to-end: define scope, develop plans, manage schedules/budgets, lead RFI/RFP responses, monitor progress with Earned Value Management, mitigate risks, provide technical guidance, coordinate cross-functional teams, and report status to stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex engineering projects from initiation to completion
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Own project scope and baseline change requests
  • Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
  • Lead RFI/RFP responses including ownership of financial estimates, SOW and spec compliance matrices, and technical volume
  • Coordinate and communicate with cross functional teams to ensure project success
  • Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
  • Earned Value Management
  • Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery
  • Provide technical guidance and support to project team members
  • Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders
Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex engineering projects from initiation to completion
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Own project scope and baseline change requests
  • Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
  • Lead RFI/RFP responses including ownership of financial estimates, SOW and spec compliance matrices, and technical volume
  • Coordinate and communicate with cross functional teams to ensure project success
  • Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
  • Earned Value Management
  • Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery
  • Provide technical guidance and support to project team members
  • Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders
Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • 7+ years of experience in project engineering or related roles
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget
  • Strong leadership and project management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Experience in risk management and problem-solving
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
  • Technical expertise in the relevant engineering discipline

WE VALUE

  • Experience leading development programs for major aerospace systems
  • Experience with vapor cycle refrigerant systems
  • Experience with earned value management 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to lead and motivate 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
  • PMP Certification
  • MS Office mastery
  • Understanding of Requirements V&V Process
  • Active Security Clearance 

Export Compliance Language: 
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.

Pay Equity Language: 

“The annual base salary range for this position is $154,000 - $192,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.”

Benefits Language:

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell Aerospace employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: Homepage | Honeywell Aerospace Benefits


Posting Timeline Language:

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

  • 7+ years of experience in project engineering or related roles
  • Proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget
  • Strong leadership and project management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in risk management and problem-solving
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
  • Technical expertise in the relevant engineering discipline
  • Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected status) due to U.S. export control compliance
  • Experience leading development programs for major aerospace systems
  • Experience with vapor cycle refrigerant systems
  • Experience with Earned Value Management
  • PMP Certification
  • MS Office mastery
  • Understanding of Requirements V&V Process
  • Active Security Clearance

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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