Senior Advanced Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Advanced Project Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will lead the planning and execution of engineering projects within the Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) organization. You will work with engineering, program management, certification, and customer teams to deliver FAA-certified avionics systems that support safe and reliable flight operations. The role drives project execution, manages technical and project risks, coordinates cross-functional teams, and ensures delivery on schedule and within budget. The position reports to the Director of Project Engineering and is based at the Deer Valley site in Phoenix, Arizona, on a hybrid schedule with three days onsite. Relocation assistance may be available.

The CNS organization develops and supports avionics products including weather radar systems, ground proximity warning systems, instrument landing systems, communication and datalink radios, navigation radios, transponders, traffic collision avoidance systems (TCAS), and radar altimeters. Its global engineering teams are located in Arizona, Minnesota, India, the Czech Republic, and China.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, and have at least five years of experience in aerospace systems project engineering. The candidate must also meet the stated U.S. person/export authorization requirement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace systems project engineering.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status, or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience supporting aviation certification activities.
• Experience leading Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Experience working in a global engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams through the planning and execution of avionics development programs.
• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans using Microsoft Project.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers, program managers, and key stakeholders.
• Support teams in resolving technical and program execution challenges.
• Monitor project performance against schedule, budget, and technical objectives.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to evaluate project health and performance.
• Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution activities.
• Manage project scope and baseline changes throughout the program lifecycle.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, certification, manufacturing, and business functions.
• Lead proposal development, statement of work creation, and cost-estimating activities.
• Provide project status updates to leadership, customers, and stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen project execution.

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.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

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