Senior Technical Project Engineer – Avionics Systems
About The Position
Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Senior Technical Project Engineer to lead planning and execution of engineering programs within its Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) organization. The role partners with engineering, program management, certification, and customer teams to deliver FAA-certified avionics systems supporting safe and reliable flight operations. It drives project execution, manages technical and program risks, coordinates cross-functional teams, and ensures projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. The position reports directly to the Director of Project Engineering and works with teams across North America, Europe, and Asia. The CNS organization develops and supports avionics products including weather radar, ground proximity warning systems, instrument landing systems, communication and datalink radios, navigation radios, transponders, traffic collision avoidance systems (TCAS), and radar altimeters. Global engineering teams are located in Arizona, Minnesota, India, the Czech Republic, and China. The role is based in Deer Valley, Phoenix, Arizona, on a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote. Relocation assistance is available. The position requires Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification, with the applicable certification determined by the position level and experience requirements. Candidates who do not already hold the certification required for their level must obtain it within six months of hire; the company covers required training, certification, and recertification costs. Due to U.S. export control requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Person or have the ability to obtain export authorization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- At least 5 years of experience in aerospace systems project engineering.
- PMP or CAPM certification, as determined by position level and applicable experience requirements; candidates lacking the required certification must obtain it within six months of hire.
- Must be a U.S. Person or have the ability to obtain export authorization due to U.S. export control laws and regulations.
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 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 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 is available.
- The company covers the cost of required certification training, certification, and recertification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
