Lead Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Honeywell Aerospace Flight Systems is seeking a Lead Project Engineer for its Flight Controls System team in Phoenix, Arizona (Deer Valley). The role is hybrid and reports directly to an Engineering Manager. The Lead Project Engineer is responsible for successful execution of Flight Controls development programs and serves as the primary engineering focal point for assigned programs, accountable for the technical, cost, schedule, and risk performance of the engineering scope. Working with Program Management, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams, the role drives program execution from proposal and planning through certification, customer delivery, and program closeout. The position is intended for experienced Project Engineers who can independently lead complex programs with minimal management oversight and influence customers and stakeholders across multiple organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years of experience related to flight controls or related avionics programs.
Must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status, or have the ability to obtain export authorization.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; candidates without it may be expected to obtain it through Honeywell Aerospace’s sponsored PMP program.
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, including the ability to independently drive complex programs.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with customers, Program Management, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through development, integration, test, and certification activities.
Knowledge of DAL A avionics systems development, verification, validation, and certification processes with FAA, EASA, CAAC, or other civil aviation certification agencies.
Experience integrating and testing DAL A avionics systems in laboratory, ground test, and flight test environments.
Experience supporting proposal development, customer pursuits, and business growth initiatives.
Passion for developing talent and fostering accountability and execution excellence across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Lead successful execution of Flight Controls programs, achieving technical, cost, schedule, quality, and customer objectives.
Serve as the primary engineering interface to customers, Program Management, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Independently manage engineering scope, planning, execution, risks, and deliverables with minimal management oversight.
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Systems, Software, Hardware, Safety, Certification, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations.
Drive identification, mitigation, and resolution of technical, schedule, cost, and program risks and issues.
Ensure compliance with company development processes, certification requirements, and program governance practices.
Support business growth through proposal development, engineering estimates, change requests, and customer engagements.
Mentor Project Engineers and support the development of project management best practices within the Flight Controls organization.