IFS Principal Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Honeywell Aerospace is hiring a Principal Project Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona, to lead the development and delivery of 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 is the primary engineering leader and technical focal point for customers, program management, and cross-functional leadership teams, and is accountable for performance across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk objectives. The role works with Engineering Leadership, the Program Management Office (PMO), Commercial Business Teams (CBT), customers, and other stakeholders. It leads multidisciplinary teams across Centers of Excellence and external suppliers to deliver solutions that meet customer commitments and business goals. The position reports to the Director of Engineering and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remote. Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting, or have the ability to obtain export authorization. The position requires PMP or CAPM certification, with the applicable 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; the company covers required training, certification, and recertification costs.

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 as defined in the posting, or have the ability to obtain export authorization.
PMP or CAPM certification is required according to the position level and applicable minimum experience requirements; candidates lacking 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, including 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.
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, providing engineering direction and resolving complex technical and program challenges.
Define and manage program scope, schedules, resources, and budgets; maintain integrated project plans aligned with business and customer commitments.
Manage risk and proactively resolve problems by identifying issues and implementing corrective actions to protect cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
Develop execution strategies and operational plans in partnership with PMO, CBT, and functional leaders to support program pursuits, launches, Annual Operating Plans, and long-term business objectives.
Establish and monitor program metrics, using data-driven decision-making, Earned Value Management (EVM), and continuous improvement practices to improve execution and organizational performance.