Join a high-impact engineering team driving innovation in advanced propulsion systems. The Honeywell Aerospace Turbofan Engines Growth & Test project team within Engines & Power Systems is seeking a Senior Advanced Project Engineer to drive rig and engine test projects that will demonstrate integration of technologies critical to the development of the next generation of commercial turbofan engines.
In this role, you’ll work with highly cross-functional teams to plan and execute a highly visible demonstrator program. You’ll coordinate with owners of engine modules to ensure designs implemented to meet test objectives; with sourcing, and internal manufacturing to hold to test schedules; and with the rigs and lab groups to ensure the test article is built to specification, installed in the lab facility, and run to the appropriate test plan on time. You may also manage other rig tests in support of a major engine development program.
You will report directly to the Director of Engineering, and you will work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule.
Relocation assistance support may be provided.
Why This Role is Exciting
- In this role, you will lead a high-visibility, high- priority test that demonstrates the integration of key technologies in support of the next generation of commercial turbofans at Honeywell Aerospace.
- You will work with the highest caliber engineers to solve challenging technical and programmatic problems to ensure the test meets its objectives on budget and on schedule.
- Your successful contribution to this program will set the stage for an exciting, fast-paced development and certification program of a future engine.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the project engineer and project cost account manager for the demonstration program.
- Own budget, schedule, milestones and accomplishment of technical deliverables in support of engine and rig tests.
- Manage the operating system for driving hardware fabrication, sourcing, inspection, instrumentation, assembly and test.
- Oversee rig, laboratory and facilities projects required to accomplish the core demonstrator test objectives
- Work with a cross-functional team to overcome challenges, break barriers and drive escalation where needed to protect the program.
- Lead estimating and planning for significant aspects of a major full-scale development program.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
- Minimum of 5 years engineering experience in design, development, test and/or certification of gas turbine engines, engine control systems or other aerospace systems.
- Project management experience.
WE VALUE
- Experience leading complex technical projects that require interfacing with cross-functional teams and with external customers and suppliers.
- Superior interpersonal and communications skills; ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience.
- Strong project management skills, including experience in budget and schedule management, risk management and earned value management.
- Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make progress in the face of limited resources and information.
- Ability to provide significant technical contributions essential to the successful completion of projects.
- Experience managing customer or supplier relationships
- Strong organizational skills, and demonstrated persistence in following actions to closure.
- Strong technical experience in propulsion systems and gas turbine engines
- Good working knowledge of Part 33 and Part 25 certification
- A demonstrated passion for winning and the ability to act with urgency
- The ability to prioritize time and resources effectively
- Tolerance of ambiguity, and the ability to set direction in a dynamic environment
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
Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets — backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.
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 3rd, 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 5 years of engineering experience in the design, development, testing, and/or certification of gas turbine engines, engine control systems, or other aerospace systems
- Project management experience
- U.S. Person status, or ability to obtain export authorization, due to U.S. export control requirements
- Experience leading complex technical projects involving cross-functional teams and external customers or suppliers
- Strong project management skills, including budget, schedule, risk, and earned value management
- Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Significant technical experience in propulsion systems and gas turbine engines
- Working knowledge of Part 33 and Part 25 certification
- Experience managing customer or supplier relationships
- Ability to make technical contributions and drive actions to completion in ambiguous, dynamic environments
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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