Test Engineering Manager

You will report directly to our Director of Engineering, and you’ll work out of our Tempe Az location.

The future is what you make it.

When you join Honeywell Aerospace, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.

That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.

Working at Honeywell Aerospace isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

This is an exciting time to join Honeywell Aerospace and the Control Systems (CS) business. This is a great position to develop and showcase your growing leadership abilities in a highly visible and impactful role within the CS Engineering Team.

The Control Systems Test Engineering Manager applies proven technical and program competency in delivering test facility design, operation and execution solutions to the Tempe CS product lines.   The Test Engineering Manager works closely with senior leadership and maintains a strong network of customers, peers and internal technical executives associated with product design tools and processes. The Test Engineering Manager technically understands and evaluates engineering features and technologies within the CS Test portfolio and understands the design criteria and trades associated with developing a new facility. The Test Engineering Manager also leads a variety of technology capability growth initiatives to keep the organization at the cutting edge of Aerospace technical capability.

This role is also responsible for enabling engineering productivity through deployment of a wide variety of cost, organizational and skillset strategies and timely implementation of improvement initiatives.  The leader also sets standards for performance relative to cycle time, schedule, budget and milestones performance and drives transformational improvements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Test Engineering Manager is responsible for:

• Test Design and Analysis tool benchmarking, development & sustainment\enhancement
• Cost and cycle time reduction through improved Facility design and control standardization and automation
• Being a focal for Tempe CS Capital identification, prioritization/waterlining and execution
• Being an inspirational leader with a strong hiring / retention / training focus
• Understand current and needed skills within the team and develop strategies to leverage global resources to maximize capability
• Partner with the product COEs to drive design for automation principles into the organization
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively persuade internal and external parties to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.

Key Success Factors:

• Must focus strongly on identifying and developing skills, tools, processes and technologies that will enable Honeywell Aerospace to develop products and systems with lower development and recurring costs.
• Drive Velocity and Agile principles to maximize product re-use, reduce production cost and minimize cycle times.
• Develop measurable goals and objectives and drive accountability throughout the organization
• Meet Program objectives on all development programs for EAC stability, Milestone performance and design quality

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
• 2 plus years of experience in Engineering Leadership roles or more than 4 years experience in leading engineering projects in an Aerospace Industry
• Prior experience in leading cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong technical expertise in the relevant engineering discipline
• Proven track record of successful project execution and delivery
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

WE VALUE

• Advanced Engineering degrees like EE (Electrical Engineering), ME (Mechanical Engineering) etc. based on job title
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Ability to drive innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Experience with engineering best practices and quality standards
• Knowledge of industry trends and advancements in the relevant engineering discipline
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and compliance

BENEFITS

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/

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.

THE BUSINESS

Control Systems:

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.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP 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.

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