Senior Advanced Application Engineer – Actuation Systems
Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Senior Advanced Application Engineer to join our Actuation Systems team, where you will be integral in creating design solutions for electromechanical actuation systems across the aerospace industry developing flight control actuation systems on the next generation of aircraft.
In this highly visible role, you will lead technical project execution across the entire product lifecycle - from early requirements definition and system architecture through design, analysis, testing, qualification, and production transition. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and program stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that advance aerospace technology.
You will report to the Sr. Engineering Program Manager, and work out of our Tempe site on a hybrid work schedule. Please note that the new hires are expected to work fully onsite for the first 90 days.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering projects to meet technical, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
- Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, resource estimates, and performance metrics.
- Support EVMS activities, including performance tracking, reporting, and status updates.
- Identify and manage project risks, opportunities, and corrective actions throughout the development lifecycle.
- Contribute to proposals through technical planning, cost estimating, and schedule development.
- Support the design, integration, testing, qualification, and validation of electro-mechanical actuation systems.
- Analyze customer requirements, develop technical solutions, and define verification strategies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable government, regulatory, and aerospace industry requirements.
- Lead technical problem-solving, root cause investigations, and resolution of engineering issues.
- Develop, review, and communicate technical documentation, test results, and program findings.
- Serve as a primary technical interface with customers, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and cross-functional teams to support successful hardware development and delivery.
MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
- Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience in aerospace, defense, electromechanical systems, manufacturing, testing, product development, or a related technical field.
- Experience managing technical deliverables, schedules, and priorities within a project environment.
WE VALUE
- Experience with electro-mechanical actuation systems, motion control systems, or aerospace subsystems.
- Knowledge of aerospace development processes, system validation, verification, qualification, and certification activities.
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM/EVMS), project planning, and risk management.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T principles.
- Manufacturing, production support, or hardware integration experience.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a structured approach to root cause analysis.
- Experience working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, drive results, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
What Makes You Successful
- You are a proactive problem solver who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges.
- You balance technical depth with strong project execution skills.
- You build trust and maintain productive relationships across teams and organizations.
- You can communicate complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- You are motivated to influence product success from concept through production
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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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. Posting Date: September 4th, 2026.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- At least 4 years of engineering experience in aerospace, defense, electromechanical systems, manufacturing, testing, product development, or a related technical field
- Experience managing technical deliverables, schedules, and priorities within a project environment
- Must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, protected person under asylum or refugee status, or someone able to obtain export authorization
- Experience with electromechanical actuation systems, motion control systems, or aerospace subsystems
- Knowledge of aerospace development, system validation, verification, qualification, and certification activities
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management, project planning, and risk management
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T principles
- Manufacturing, production support, or hardware integration experience
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills
- Experience working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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