Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Principal Project Engineer with proven experience in gas‑turbine engines, nacelle integration, or powerplant systems. This role supports high‑visibility projects for the HTF7000 turbofan engine family. If you excel at driving cross‑functional alignment, resolving complex field and production issues, and leading engineering teams toward robust outcomes, this role offers the opportunity to influence and improve a best‑in‑class propulsion product line.
As a Principal Project Engineer, you’ll partner with world-class engineering, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and customer teams to maintain fleet performance and ensure seamless propulsion system integration throughout the operational lifecycle.
Responsibilities- Lead and mentor a sustaining engineering team responsible for production support, fleet reliability, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee planning, prioritization, and execution of projects to meet performance, schedule, and cost targets.
- Drive cross‑functional coordination to resolve technical issues spanning design, analysis, test, manufacturing, and field operations.
- Partner with aircraft OEMs to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and maintain alignment with program objectives.
- Collaborate with suppliers on technical deliverables, quality assurance, and schedule recovery; support trade studies and design improvements.
- Lead root‑cause investigations for field reliability, in‑service events, and production escapes; ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.
- Own cost accounts and manage budgets, forecasts, resource fill rates, and earned value performance.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Communicate team status, risks, recommendations, and recovery plans to leadership and customers; support formal program reviews.
MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering or mathematics
- Minimum 10 years of experience in design, development and/or test of gas turbine engines, nacelle systems, engine control systems or other complex mechanical systems
- Proficiency in project management tools and methods (e.g. Microsoft Project, Agile Scrum/Kanban, Earned Value Management System)
US PERSONS 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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
WE VALUE
- Proven leadership across complex technical programs, with cross‑functional coordination and project management responsibility including scope, schedule, budget, and earned value.
- Deep understanding of FAA 14 CFR Part 33 and Part 25 engine and nacelle certification.
- Direct experience with root-cause investigations, cost reduction, reliability improvements, or production support.
- Strong systems engineering and requirements management skills spanning hardware and software.
- Customer-centric mindset with a passion for winning and urgency in execution.
- Clear, effective communicator who builds strong relationships.
- Adaptable, proactive, and able to lead in ambiguous, dynamic environments.
- Excellent prioritization and resource-management capability.
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.
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
- Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
- Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
- Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- At least 10 years of experience in design, development, and/or testing of gas turbine engines, nacelle systems, engine control systems, or other complex mechanical systems
- Proficiency in project management tools and methods, including Microsoft Project, Agile Scrum/Kanban, or Earned Value Management System
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain export authorization under U.S. export control regulations
- Leadership across complex technical programs, including scope, schedule, budget, and earned value management
- Understanding of FAA 14 CFR Part 33 and Part 25 engine and nacelle certification
- Experience with root-cause investigations, cost reduction, reliability improvements, or production support
- Strong systems engineering and requirements management skills spanning hardware and software
- Strong communication, prioritization, resource management, and cross-functional collaboration 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.
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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