As a Project Engineer I here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will support engineering projects by assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of project tasks to ensure timely and successful delivery. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to help meet project objectives and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
You will report directly to our Project Manager and you’ll work out of our Tempe, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule.
New hires are expected to report onsite 100% M-F for the first 90 days of employment.
In this role, you will impact project success by providing essential engineering support, helping to maintain project schedules, budgets, and quality standards, and facilitating communication across teams.
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
Responsibilities- Project management performance and execution
- Cost, schedule, and milestone development/management
- Risk (threats/opportunities) development and management
- Customer technical communication and relationships
- Understand actuation technology
- Metric development/reporting
- Hardware supplier technical communication/interface
- Technical problem solving/Root cause analysis
- Technical documentation – Test plans, procedures, and reports
- Analysis of test data results
- Assess customer requirements documentation
- Assess Government regulatory requirements
- Design validation through build and test execution
- Proposal development support of estimation of resources and schedule
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering)
- Minimum 0-2 years of applied engineering experience
WE VALUE
- Team building and collaboration
- Ability to create specific action plans, prioritize time, and resources effectively
- Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events
- Ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience
- Able to convey technical ideas and concepts through team discussions, presentations, and in writing
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is a plus
- Interest in project management - cost, schedule, technical execution is a plus
- Manufacturing experience is a plus
- Validation and Verification (V&V)/Development and Qualification Testing experience is a plus
- Experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic actuation is a plus
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) skills is a plus
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.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELLBeyond 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/
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 HONEYWELLJoin 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.
Honeywell Aerospace is a global leader in aviation products and services, providing advanced aerospace control systems and technologies that enhance flight safety, efficiency, and performance. Our innovative solutions support commercial, defense, and space applications, driving the future of aerospace through cutting-edge engineering and technology development.
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. Posting date: 08/12/2026
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical)
- Minimum 0-2 years of applied engineering experience
- Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected status) due to export control laws
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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