In this role, you will impact the success of aerospace programs by identifying quality risks, facilitating root cause analysis, and driving corrective actions to ensure product integrity and customer satisfaction.
At Honeywell Aerospace, 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement quality assurance plans for aerospace programs to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate program quality performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with engineering and program management teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
- 2+ years of experience in quality engineering or related field within the aerospace industry.
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and tools.
- Experience with quality management systems and statistical process control.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
WE VALUE
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell Aerospace invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Aerospace Space division is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for the aerospace industry, focusing on advanced technologies that enhance the safety, efficiency, and performance of space operations. Our commitment to quality and excellence ensures that we meet the highest standards in delivering cutting-edge aerospace products and services.
Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-engagement)
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)
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. 8/28/2026
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- 2+ years of experience in quality engineering or a related field within the aerospace industry
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and tools
- Experience with quality management systems and statistical process control
- Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action processes
- Master's degree in a related field
- Experience with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100
- Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Must be a U.S. person under U.S. export control laws, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected asylum or refugee status
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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