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.
Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.
We have an opportunity for a Principal Project Engineer to join us at Honeywell Aerospace in Brno. As a member of the Services & Connectivity Recorders organization, you will be part of the team which has full design authority over Recorders product line and is responsible for end-to-end product life cycle development. From the initial concept definition based on customer and industry/regulatory requirements, program planning and execution, through certification and manufacturing to successful product entry into service, you will have direct impact on Honeywell Aerospace NPI revenues.
You will be responsible for new product development, allowing you to specialize in an exciting niche within the aerospace engineering field and build up unique subject domain expertise.
You will play a critical role in product development planning, design goals and objectives, and drive the overall program performance. You will be the planning and execution leader for Recorders NPI and be the primary owner of program cost, schedule and technical and tactical execution. You will work closely with large cross-functional team and different stakeholders consisting of GBE, PMO, Sales, Strategic sourcing, suppliers, manufacturing and customers. Your experience in product development and project engineering will be instrumental in shaping the success of Honeywell Aerospace NPI’s.
Responsibilities- Lead, manage and own $13M NPI development program.
- Manage projects using project management tools (MS Project, Accolade, SAP, etc.)
- Be advocate and executor of Digital Transformation
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, define project schedules, milestones, budget
- Own project execution and track against schedule, scope, and budget.
- Identify risks and issues, be responsible for proactive mitigation
- Communicate issues with stakeholders and actively contribute to their timely resolution
- Work closely with strategic sourcing and manage suppliers
- Be accountable for manufacturing readiness and manufacturing coordination
- Regular reporting to senior leadership/executive level
- Track and report project KPIs. Own the overall programme deliverables, ensuring successful outcomes across all contributing functions.
- Support S&C organization in productivity, execution excellence and innovation initiatives
- Mentor and coach project engineers/managers across Services & Connectivity organisation
- Drive cross-functional execution, remove blockers and ensure commitments are met.
- Own and manage cross-functional dependencies, ensuring issues are resolved regardless of functional boundaries.
- University Degree
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and clearly communicate with diverse stakeholders across the organisation
- 10+ years hands-on experience with managing R&D projects, proven track record for end-to-end product development
- Strong knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and standards
- Proficiency in project management tools (Atlassian toolchain, or similar) and methodologies, PMP, SAFE certification is advantageous.
- Proven track record for engineering transformation projects.
- Business acumen and understanding business objectives.
- Experience working with demanding customers and managing suppliers.
- Enjoy working with data, analyses, and ability to present ideas/plans in a clear way.
- Executive level communication in English, excellent mentorship skills
Our offer
- Join the team which has full design authority and responsibility over product line.
- Work with major OEMs in the industry (Boeing, Airbus, etc.)
- Being close to development of Aerospace products
- Enjoy 25 vacation days per year.
- Meal allowance
- Benefit Plus Cafeteria Card available to all employees
- To promote health and wellbeing we provide life insurance coverage, employer contribution to Pension saving scheme or long-term investment product (DIP)
- Multisport Card, Makro Card, discount at T-Mobile tariffs and multiple discount programs in our partner network
- Flexible working hours with 3+ hybrid work arrangement to support your work-life balance.
- Work in international environment
- Recognition & Referral bonus programs
- Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential service to help with any difficulties regarding work, life and personal or family matters.
- Honeywell Learning & Development Center – learning platform with over 10,000 courses from Udemy.
- Frequent Employee Engagement activities fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.
- Global employee networks to help you connect and grow.
- Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and development to set you up for success, in-house and external learning platforms supporting development opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Skills Required
- University degree
- 10+ years hands-on experience managing R&D projects and end-to-end product development
- Strong knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and standards
- Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Accolade, SAP, Atlassian toolchain) and methodologies
- Experience defining project scope, schedules, milestones, budgets and owning execution and tracking
- Experience working with demanding customers, managing suppliers, and ensuring manufacturing readiness
- Proven track record for engineering transformation projects
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level reporting
- Enjoy working with data and analyses; ability to present plans clearly
- Mentorship and coaching experience for project engineers/managers
- PMP or SAFe certification
- Executive-level English communication skills
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.
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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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