IFS Principal Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Honeywell Aerospace is hiring a Principal Project Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona, to lead development and delivery of next-generation avionics and flight deck technologies supporting the Anthem, Epic, and Apex platforms. The role provides technical and program leadership for complex engineering development programs from proposal and pursuit through design, development, qualification, and delivery. The engineer serves as the primary engineering leader and technical focal point for customers, program management, and cross-functional leadership teams, driving performance against scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk objectives. The position leads multidisciplinary teams across Centers of Excellence and external suppliers, working closely with Engineering Leadership, the Program Management Office (PMO), Commercial Business Teams (CBT), customers, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and meet customer commitments and business goals. The role reports to the Director of Engineering and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a similar field.
10 or more years of experience in engineering or project management roles.
Proficiency in project management tools and methods.
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.
Requires Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, with the required certification determined by position level and minimum experience requirements. Candidates who do not hold the certification required for their level must obtain it within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading aerospace engineering programs, projects, and technical teams.
Strong business and financial acumen, with understanding of industry trends, emerging technologies, and customer needs.
Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional organizations.
Exceptional customer engagement and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across multiple organizations.
Strong leadership in resource planning, organizational development, and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication skills and ability to connect technical decisions to business outcomes.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering program execution across multiple Centers of Excellence and external suppliers, ensuring delivery of technical, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, program management, and senior leadership; provide engineering direction and resolve complex technical and program challenges.
Define and manage program scope, schedules, resources, and budgets; maintain integrated project plans and align work with business and customer commitments.
Drive program performance through risk management and proactive problem resolution, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions to protect cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
Develop execution strategies and operational plans with PMO, CBT, and functional leaders to support program pursuits, launches, Annual Operating Plans, and long-term business objectives.
Establish and monitor key program metrics, using data-driven decision making, Earned Value Management (EVM), and continuous improvement practices to improve execution and organizational performance.