As a Sr. Flight Test Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be responsible for leading and conducting flight tests to evaluate the performance and capabilities of aircraft systems and components. Your role will involve developing and executing complex test plans and procedures, designing test systems on experimental test aircraft, and working closely with Maintenance Technicians to install test equipment. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to identify and resolve complex issues, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager and you'll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location.
In this role, you will have a significant impact on the advancement of aviation technology and safety.
• Lead and conduct flight tests to evaluate the performance and capabilities of aircraft systems and components
• Develop and execute complex test plans and procedure
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and resolve complex issues related to scheduling of test aircraft and installation of experimental or certified systems.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards
YOU MUST HAVE
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as aerospace engineering or related field
• 6+ years of experience in conducting flight tests and designing and installing test systems onto Flight Test Aircraft
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
WE VALUE
- Proficiency with 2D drafting software, Autocad preferred
- Proficiency with 3D CAD, (Solidworks, Creo, NX)
- Experience with aircraft wiring standards and best practices
- Experience with avionics system integration
- Passion for aviation and commitment to safety
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to lead and mentor a team
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
- Continuous learning mindset
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. For more Honeywell Benefits information visit: https://benefits.honeywell.com/
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 connectivity systems, mechanical components and more, and connect 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 autonomous and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally.
Due to US export control laws, must be a US citizen, permanent resident or have protected status.
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: July 6, 2026
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related technical discipline
- 6+ years conducting flight tests and designing/installing test systems on flight test aircraft
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or have protected status (per export control laws)
- Proficiency with 2D drafting software (AutoCAD preferred)
- Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, NX)
- Experience with aircraft wiring standards and best practices
- Experience with avionics system integration
- Ability to lead and mentor a team; attention to detail; flexibility; continuous learning mindset
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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