At Honeywell Aerospace Flight Systems, we develop cutting-edge flight control technologies that enable safer, more efficient, and highly automated aircraft operations. Our team supports a diverse portfolio of platforms, including commercial air transport and regional aircrafts (ATR), electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, unmanned aerial systems (UAS/UAVs), and next-generation aerospace applications.
We are seeking a Lead Project Engineer (Lead PE) for our Flight Controls System team located in Phoenix, AZ (Deer Valley). You will report directly to an Engineering Manager and work out of our Phoenix (Deer Valley), Arizona location on a hybrid schedule.
In this role, the Lead PE will be responsible for the successful execution of Flight Controls development programs. Lead PE serves as the primary engineering focal point for assigned programs and is accountable for the technical, cost, schedule, and risk performance of the engineering scope of work. Working closely with Program Management, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams, the Lead PE drives program execution from proposal and planning through certification, customer delivery, and program closeout.
This role is intended for experienced Project Engineers who possess the ability to independently lead complex programs with minimal management oversight while effectively influencing customers and stakeholders across multiple organizations.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the successful execution of Flight Controls programs, ensuring achievement of technical, cost, schedule, quality, and customer objectives.
- Serve as the primary engineering interface to customers, Program Management, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Independently manage engineering scope, planning, execution, risks, and deliverables with minimal management oversight.
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Systems, Software, Hardware, Safety, Certification, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations.
- Drive identification, mitigation, and resolution of technical, schedule, cost, and program risks and issues.
- Ensure compliance with company development processes, certification requirements, and program governance practices.
- Support business growth through proposal development, engineering estimates, change requests, and customer engagements.
- Mentor Project Engineers and provide leadership in the development of project management best practices within the Flight Controls organization.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience related to flight controls or related avionics programs.
WE VALUE
- Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a PE.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. If you do not currently hold a PMP, you may be expected to obtain the certification through Honeywell Aerospace's sponsored PMP program.
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills with the ability to independently drive complex programs.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with customers, program management, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through development, integration, test, and certification activities.
- Knowledge of DAL A avionics systems development, verification, validation, and certification processes with FAA, EASA, CAAC or other civil aviation certification agencies.
- Experience integrating and testing DAL A avionics systems in laboratory, ground test, and flight test environments.
- Experience supporting proposal development, customer pursuits, and business growth initiatives.
- Passion for developing talent and driving a culture of accountability and execution excellence across engineering teams.
US PERSONS REQUIREMENT
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.
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 Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- At least 6 years of experience related to flight controls or avionics programs
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain export authorization
- Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
- At least 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer
- Project Management Professional certification or willingness to obtain it through Honeywell's sponsored program
- Leadership and project management experience driving complex programs independently
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through development, integration, testing, and certification
- Knowledge of DAL A avionics development, verification, validation, and certification processes
- Experience integrating and testing DAL A avionics systems in laboratory, ground test, and flight test environments
- Experience supporting proposal development, customer pursuits, and business growth initiatives
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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