You will report directly to our Sr. Engineering Program Manager and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the successful strategy and execution of engineering projects, contributing to the development of advanced propulsion systems that enhance military capabilities and operational effectiveness.
At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the strategy, team with ownership oversight of the design and integration of jet engines for military fixed-wing & unmanned propulsions applications, ensuring compliance with specifications and requirements.
- Lead engine related systems integration, design and support for military fixed wing (CCA, F124, TFE1042 as examples) applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets, driving operational excellence.
- Leadership capability with diverse, cross functional international team
- Escalate effectively with leadership and cross-functionally across the organization
- Strong commitment to customer satisfaction
- Bias toward creative thinking and innovation in product design and approach to everyday work
- Implement design-to-cost and variation-reduction strategies
- Promote and build strong team, culture and working relationships
- Manage within very difficult resource constraints
- Identify gaps and risks on behalf of the team
- Balances workload with team members
- Monitor work of team members to recognize when they are “stuck” or “off track”
- Approve schedules and budgeted time for the tasks of the team members
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- 10+ years of experience in engineering project management or relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of propulsion systems and jet engine design principles.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with a focus on delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget.
- Experience with risk management and problem-solving in engineering contexts.
WE VALUE
- Advanced Engineering degrees such as ME (Mechanical Engineering) or AE (Aerospace Engineering).
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to drive results and meet challenging goals.
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning in aerospace technologies.
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)
- 10+ years of experience in engineering project management or relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of propulsion systems and jet engine design principles
- Experience with engine-related systems integration (examples: CCA, F124, TFE1042)
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
- Experience with risk management and engineering problem-solving
- Ability to work out of Phoenix, AZ on a hybrid schedule
- U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected status under asylum/refugee)
- Advanced engineering degree (ME or AE)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
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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