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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
Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.
Sr Advanced Project Engineer -Electronic Test (12–18 Years)
Job Summary
We are looking Sr Advanced Project Engineer with 12–18 years of experience in ATE systems and aerospace electronic test project execution. This role is responsible for leading complex test engineering programs involving ATE hardware/software design management, development oversight, documentation governance, verification, qualification support, deployment, MSA, electronic test strategy execution, and test process compliance for aerospace products. The ideal candidate should have strong technical depth, planning rigor, stakeholder management capability, and experience in driving multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project engineering and execution for complex ATE development programs in aerospace electronic test.
- Drive end-to-end management of ATE hardware/software design, development, integration, documentation, verification, deployment, and lifecycle support.
- Own execution across functional test, structural test, ESS, qualification testing, production testing, development testing, deployment, and sustainment.
- Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams spanning hardware, software, mechanical, quality, manufacturing, procurement, operations, and program management.
- Define project milestones, execution plans, review gates, integration schedules, risk mitigation strategies, and resource coordination mechanisms.
- Drive technical reviews, design reviews, readiness reviews, integration reviews, and issue closure forums.
- Ensure complete, accurate, and configuration-controlled engineering documentation for ATE systems and associated project deliverables.
- Oversee verification, validation, qualification support, deployment readiness, and production release readiness of test systems.
- Lead MSA readiness, test repeatability/correlation evaluation, calibration governance support, and measurement system performance assessment.
- Contribute significantly to electronic test strategy definition to ensure test coverage, maintainability, scalability, and lifecycle suitability of aerospace products.
- Drive adherence to test process compliance requirements, internal quality procedures, review governance, and customer-specific process expectations.
- Mentor junior project engineers and guide team members on execution discipline, documentation quality, and review preparedness.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
- 12–18 years of relevant experience in ATE, test systems engineering, or project engineering in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability sectors.
- Strong experience in managing ATE hardware/software design and development projects.
- Hands-on exposure to qualification, production, ESS, structural, functional, and development test environments.
- Solid understanding of engineering lifecycle management, review gates, technical documentation, and controlled release practices.
- Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving project closure.
- Good understanding of integration, deployment, field readiness, measurement system performance, and process compliance requirements.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with complex or multi-station automated test platforms.
- Familiarity with test executive frameworks, instrumentation architectures, switching systems, and data acquisition ecosystems.
- Strong understanding of MSA, GR&R, calibration governance, data integrity, and uncertainty management.
- Exposure to aerospace compliance, traceability, configuration management, and customer review environments.
- Experience in deployment planning, sustainment support, and customer interface management.
- Ability to drive test optimization, platform standardization, process compliance maturity, and reuse strategies.
Leadership Expectations
- Provide technical and execution leadership for complex test system programs.
- Drive schedule adherence, risk management, and milestone closure across teams.
- Ensure governance of engineering documentation, reviews, compliance, and release readiness.
- Mentor team members and promote disciplined project execution practices.
- Serve as a key technical and execution interface between engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program stakeholders.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and decision-making capability.
- Technical depth in ATE and electronic test systems.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Risk identification and proactive execution control.
- Quality, traceability, compliance, and governance orientation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Aerospace, Mechatronics, or related field
- 12-18 years experience in ATE, test systems engineering, or project engineering in aerospace/defense/high-reliability sectors
- Experience managing ATE hardware and software design and development projects
- Hands-on exposure to qualification, production, ESS, structural, functional, and development test environments
- Understanding of engineering lifecycle management, review gates, technical documentation, and controlled release practices
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and driving project closure
- Understanding of integration, deployment, field readiness, measurement system performance, and process compliance
- Experience with complex or multi-station automated test platforms
- Familiarity with test executive frameworks, instrumentation architectures, switching systems, and DAQ ecosystems
- Strong understanding of MSA, GR&R, calibration governance, data integrity, and uncertainty management
- Exposure to aerospace compliance, traceability, configuration management, and customer review environments
- Experience in deployment planning, sustainment support, and customer interface management
- Ability to drive test optimization, platform standardization, process compliance maturity, and reuse strategies
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.
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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