ACP Research Director

Honeywell Aerospace•Louisville, CO

17h•$213,000 - $266,000•Onsite

About The Position

Honeywell Aerospace’s Advanced Cryogenic Platforms (ACP) team is seeking a Research Director for its Louisville, Colorado, or Plymouth, Minnesota locations. Reporting to the ACP General Manager, the Research Director leads the research function and contributes to the productivity and effectiveness of the team. The role supports ACP’s technical and business roadmap by advancing low-technology-readiness-level know-how and applied research for future technology and service offerings. The Research Director leads technical talent and research delivery, translates enterprise priorities into a technology and innovation portfolio, and ensures accountability for its outcomes. The role provides the technical direction and resources that enable line-of-business priorities, while collaborating with ACP Development and Shared Services and supporting technology co-development and integration with customers, partners, and industry leaders. Candidates must be a US Person, US citizen, or US permanent resident due to contractual requirements and US export control laws and regulations. The annual base salary range for Minnesota and Colorado is $213,000–$266,000. The application period is estimated to be 40 days from the posting date and may change based on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
At least 8 years of experience leading technical teams.
Executive-level communication and relationship-building skills.
Must be a US Person, US citizen, or US permanent resident due to contractual requirements and compliance with US export control laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of experience in research or development.
Master’s or PhD in a science or engineering field.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Innovative mindset and passion for technology and team members.
Ability to drive results and meet project deadlines.
Experience with TRA and IPDS processes.
Ability to engage credibly with senior business and technology leaders, translate complex concepts into clear decisions, and build alignment across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage leaders, scientists, and researchers developing and delivering advanced technology for ACP products and services.
Translate enterprise priorities into a coherent technology and innovation portfolio.
Drive accountability for achieving ACP’s technology portfolio and deliverables.
Align with the Chief Technology Officer on broad technology direction, the Customer Business Leader on customer and business needs, and Line of Business leaders on business priorities and timing.
Provide the technical “Who and How” to enable the Line of Business “What and When” and support successful execution of ACP initiatives and projects.
Drive effective collaboration with ACP Development and Shared Services teams.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team effectiveness.
Hire and develop ACP technical talent.
Promote clear communication and technical guidance.
Lead the team in managing project estimates, timelines, budgets, and resources.
Ensure appropriate processes, documentation, and sign-offs for research, development, and production phase gates.
Lead the research team in completing Technology Readiness Assessments (TRAs) and associated Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) crossings.
Enable future Integrated Product Delivery and Support (IPDS) first-time gate passing through forward-looking research processes.
Support ACP technology co-development and integration with new customers, partners, and industry leaders.