As a Program Manager at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in driving innovation, shaping the company's technical strategy, and being responsible for program execution. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, industry experts, and stakeholders to solve complex challenges and advance the company's mission.
You will report directly to our Sr. R&D Manager within the Navigation, Controls, and Surveillance group in the Advanced and Applied Technology organization out of our Plymouth, MN or Redmond, WA location on a hybrid work schedule.
The Advanced and Applied Technology organization focuses on new technology development, and we are seeking an experienced program manager with a passion for driving new technology development. In this role, you will work closely with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and technicians to lead the program management aspects for programs developing navigation technologies. Specifically, you will lead programs related to GPS-denied navigation technologies for airborne, surface, and underwater applications.
In this role, your leadership, expertise, and contributions will shape the future of Honeywell Aerospace, drive innovation, and position the company as a global technology leader in the industry.
Responsibilities- Lead programmatic tasks on internal and external programs related to navigation
- Manage and understand complex customer requirements, and act as a focal point for customer relationships
- Learn internal Honeywell Aerospace processes to help execute existing programs successfully and to drive new business opportunities
- Work as part of a cross-disciplinary team in a research environment with effective communication and ensure roadblocks are removed to allow for proper team execution
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in either program management or a relevant technical discipline such as aerospace, engineering, or science
- 6+ years of experience managing large-scale government or industry R&D programs
- Proven track record of successful program execution
- Effective communication and ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders
US PERSON 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.
WE VALUE
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in either program management or a relevant technical discipline such as aerospace, engineering, or science
- PMP certificate
- Strong understanding of program management concepts such as earned value management and Agile Scrum methodology
- Experience working with government R&D contracts with customers such as AFRL, DIU, DARPA, ARL, etc.
- Familiarity with navigation or aerospace concepts, especially alternative navigation technologies (e.g. vision, magnetic, LEO satellite, celestial)
- Desire to learn new concepts including high-level understanding of the technology areas for your assigned programs
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Connecticut, and Hawaii is $140,000-$175,000. For Washington and most major metropolitan areas in New York & California, the annual base salary range is $150,000-$180,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
This position is incentive eligible.
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 program management or a relevant technical discipline such as aerospace, engineering, or science
- 6+ years of experience managing large-scale government or industry R&D programs
- Proven track record of successful program execution
- Effective communication and ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders
- Candidate must be a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected status under asylum or refugee status
- Advanced degree in program management or a relevant technical discipline such as aerospace, engineering, or science
- PMP certification
- Strong understanding of earned value management and Agile Scrum methodology
- Experience with government R&D contracts involving customers such as AFRL, DIU, DARPA, or ARL
- Familiarity with navigation or aerospace concepts, especially alternative navigation technologies
- Desire to learn new concepts and develop a high-level understanding of assigned program technology areas
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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