Lead Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace • Phoenix, AZ

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Project Engineer works within Honeywell’s Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) Center of Excellence, supporting the NAVCON Radios product line. The role leads and manages engineering projects by defining scope, objectives, and deliverables with cross-functional teams and developing project plans that cover schedules, budgets, and resource allocation. The position also leads and mentors engineers, provides technical guidance, and drives improvements to project management processes. The role is based in Deer Valley, Phoenix, Arizona, on a hybrid work schedule, and reports to the CNS Director of Project Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in electrical or software engineering.
• At least 6 years of experience in project engineering developing FAA/EASA-certified avionics hardware and software systems for the aerospace industry.
• Must be a U.S. Person for export control work, as defined in the posting.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI, or the ability to complete certification within the first 6 months of employment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to work across functional boundaries, and ability to establish strong relationships with internal and external customers and certification agencies.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification.
• Ability to lead teams to fast, practical solutions using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage changing project requirements.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• Willingness to travel to domestic and international customer and internal Honeywell meetings.
• Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in developing proposals, statements of work, and associated cost estimates.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for customers and the program manager.
• Define and implement project scope, objectives, and deliverables; prepare schedules and resource forecasts in Microsoft Project.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
• Lead risk management to identify and mitigate risks and issues that could affect project delivery.
• Contain scope growth through robust baseline change management.
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders, provide project updates, and address concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and practices.
• Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.

Benefits

• 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.
• Educational assistance.
• Parental leave.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior