Honeywell Aerospace is advancing the next generation of propulsion technologies for business aviation, and we’re looking for a project engineer who is eager to take on high‑visibility efforts spanning the full engine lifecycle—from concept and development to certification, production, and fleet sustainment.
We are seeking a Senior Advanced Project Engineer with proven experience in gas-turbine engines, nacelle integration, and powerplant installation to support effective execution across the HTF7000 turbofan engine family. If you excel at coordinating complex technical activities, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and managing technical and program risks, this role offers the chance to shape a best-in-class propulsion product line.
As a Senior Advanced Project Engineer, you’ll work closely with world-class engineering and business teams, suppliers, and aircraft OEM partners to ensure disciplined program performance and seamless propulsion system integration throughout every phase of the lifecycle.
You will report to Sr Engineering Program Manager and work out of Phoenix, AZ on hybrid work schedule.
Note: New Hires are required to work onsite for the first 90 days.
Relocation assistance may be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of development and sustainment projects to meet scope, schedule, and cost targets.
- Coordinate day-to-day activities of cross‑functional engineering teams through design, analysis, test, certification, and production.
- Partner with aircraft OEMs to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and maintain alignment with program objectives.
- Collaborate with suppliers on technical scope, deliverables, configuration, and schedule expectations; support trade studies and issue resolution.
- Maintain system-level requirements, interfaces, configuration control, and documentation for the integrated powerplant system.
- Lead root‑cause investigations and drive timely corrective actions for production and field issues.
- Own cost accounts and manage budgets, forecasts, resource fill rates, and earned value performance.
- Identify program risks and opportunities and develop mitigation plans to improve technical, schedule, or cost outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Present technical status and recommendations to leadership and customers; support formal program reviews.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering or mathematics
- Minimum 6 years of experience in design, development and/or test of gas turbine engines, nacelle systems, engine control systems or other complex mechanical systems.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methods (e.g. Microsoft Project, Agile Scrum/Kanban, Earned Value Management System)
WE VALUE
- Proven leadership across complex technical programs, with cross‑functional coordination and project management responsibility including scope, schedule, budget, and earned value.
- Deep knowledge of FAA 14 CFR Part 33 and Part 25 engine and nacelle certification.
- Direct experience with root-cause investigations, cost reduction, or new product development.
- Systems engineering and requirements management experience across hardware and software teams.
- Customer-centric mindset with a passion for winning and urgency in execution.
- Clear, effective communicator who builds strong relationships.
- Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable working independently in ambiguity.
- Strong at prioritizing time and resources effectively.
US PERSONS 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
In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-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. For more information visit: click here
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: June 9th, 2026.
ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless engage systems, mechanical components, and more, and engage many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as self-reliant and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B, and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit https://aerospace.honeywell.com/
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)
- Minimum 6 years experience in design, development, and/or test of gas turbine engines, nacelle systems, engine control systems or other complex mechanical systems
- Proficiency in project management tools and methods (Microsoft Project, Agile Scrum/Kanban, Earned Value Management System)
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, protected status, or able to obtain export authorization)
- Work on hybrid schedule in Phoenix, AZ; onsite for first 90 days
- Proven leadership on complex technical programs including scope, schedule, budget, and earned value
- Knowledge of FAA 14 CFR Part 33 and Part 25 engine and nacelle certification
- Experience with root-cause investigations, cost reduction, or new product development
- Systems engineering and requirements management experience across hardware and software teams
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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