Lead Project Engineer

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
Hybrid
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 project engineering for APU development programs, driving hardware procurement, systems/test engineering, requirements management, budget/schedule control, and cross-functional stakeholder communication to meet program objectives.
Summary Generated by Built In

You will report directly to our Sr Engineering Manager and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location on a Hybrid work schedule. 

Be part of the Auxiliary Power Unit Project Engineering team assessing and driving achievement of program specific performance within Honeywell Power Systems for multiple large-scale APU development programs including the G570 and 331-400P APU Systems. This position will be a leader within the Project Engineering team, working directly with Project Leadership, Customers and a cross-functional teams

 
Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead activities associated with hardware procurement  
  • Support critical systems and test engineering efforts across multiple APU development program platforms including requirements management, system integration, and engine development/qualification test efforts 
  • Communicate with team leadership and the customer regarding program status 
  • Manage efforts within allocated budget and schedule 
  • Complete monthly budget and schedule updates (CAM activities) 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables 
  • Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as necessary to achieve project goals 
  • Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders 
 
Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics. 
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Project, Systems, or Test engineering 

WE VALUE

  • Strong technical knowledge and expertise in Gas Turbine Engines (APU or Propulsion). 
  • Experience in the hardware procurement lifecycle for development programs. 
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with a proven track record of successful project delivery. 
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills. 
  • Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events. 
  • Program/control account management skills. 
  • Technical writing. 
  • Customer communication. 
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

US PERSONS REQUIREMENT

Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status under asylum or refugee.

About us:

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (STEM)
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in Project, Systems, or Test engineering
  • Must be U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status (asylum/refugee)
  • Work in Phoenix, Arizona on a hybrid schedule
  • Technical knowledge in Gas Turbine Engines (APU or Propulsion)
  • Experience in hardware procurement lifecycle for development programs
  • Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects
  • Program/control account management skills
  • Technical writing and customer communication skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision

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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