Senior Advanced Project Engineer
About The Position
As a Senior Advanced Project Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will lead the planning and execution of engineering projects within our Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) organization. In this role, you will partner with engineering, program management, certification, and customer teams to deliver FAA-certified avionics systems that support safe and reliable flight operations. You will be responsible for driving project execution, managing technical and project risks, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. You will report directly to the Director of Project Engineering, and work out of our Deer Valley site in Phoenix, AZ on a hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite). Relocation assistance may be available. The Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) organization develops and supports a broad portfolio of 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. Our global engineering teams are located in Arizona, Minnesota, India, the Czech Republic, and China, working together to develop, certify, and sustain products that are relied upon by operators around the world.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace systems project engineering.
- Candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or 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 and educational assistance
- Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
