As a Project Engineer II here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be part of our Engine Controls team driving New Product Development (NPD) Programs within Honeywell Aerospace. You will be integral in the design, integration and test of Engine Control, Air and Thermal Valves, and Air Turbine Start Systems leveraged across commercial and defense platforms. You will be involved in every aspect of the NPD product life cycle, from the planning and concept phases through equipment or system verification and early production support.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Tempe, Arizona location on a hybrid work schedule. Note: For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Technical leadership and support for the Valves and Start System Products from concept through critical design and qualification
- Project management performance and execution
- Cost, schedule, and milestone development/management
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
- Risk (threats/opportunities) development and management
- Internal/External Customer technical communication and relationships
- 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, industry, and regulatory requirements documentation
- Ability to read and understand detail design drawings
- Proposal development support of estimation of resources and schedule
- Travel: Up to 25%
- Relocation support may be provided
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
- 1+ years of Engineering experience working on system or product development in Aerospace, Automotive, or related technology industries
WE VALUE
- An advanced degree from an accredited institution
- New Product Development, Process, and/or Manufacturing experience in Aerospace
- Familiarity with manufacturing and industrial processes inclusive of the fabrication of mechanical and/or electronic hardware
- Experience with Pneumatic-Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Systems, products and controls (Engine Valves, Start Systems, Actuation, Cabin Pressure, Environmental Control Valves)
- Experience with DOORs or DOORS Next Gen
- Experience with ELM (Engineering Lifecycle Management)
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and other standard design processes
- Complex system development experience
- Strong management operating system that facilitates communication
- Leadership Skills — specifically decision making, driving results, communication, and bias for action
- Ability to create specific action plans, prioritize time, and resources effectively
- Ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience, both internally and externally
- Able to convey technical ideas and concepts through team discussions, presentations, and in writing
U.S. PERSON 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.
No Sponsorships - We are not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas for this job. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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/
ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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.
ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT
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.
As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Control Systems develops the thermal and motion control systems that help aircraft take off, land safely and protect the people on board. With more than 10 million passengers per day flying on aircraft equipped with our products and more than 75% of commercial flights beginning with our engine start systems, Control Systems reaches farther across the aviation industry than most people realize.
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. Job Posting Date: 09/23/2026
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or another technical discipline
- At least 1 year of engineering experience in system or product development within aerospace, automotive, or related technology industries
- Advanced degree from an accredited institution
- New product development, process, or manufacturing experience in aerospace
- Familiarity with manufacturing and industrial processes involving mechanical or electronic hardware fabrication
- Experience with pneumatic-mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, products, and controls
- Experience with DOORS or DOORS Next Generation
- Experience with Engineering Lifecycle Management
- Knowledge of GD&T and standard design processes
- Complex system development experience
- Strong communication, leadership, decision-making, and results-oriented skills
- Ability to create action plans and prioritize time and resources effectively
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly in discussions, presentations, and writing
- Must be a U.S. person under applicable export control regulations
- Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship
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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