Senior Technical Project Engineer – Avionics Systems

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Senior Technical Project Engineer to lead planning and execution of engineering programs in its Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) organization. The role partners with engineering, program management, certification, and customer teams to deliver FAA-certified avionics systems that support safe and reliable flight operations. It drives project execution, manages technical and program risks, coordinates cross-functional teams, and ensures delivery on schedule and within budget. The position reports directly to the Director of Project Engineering and supports a diverse portfolio of avionics products used throughout the global aerospace industry. The engineer collaborates with teams across North America, Europe, and Asia. The role is based in Deer Valley, Phoenix, Arizona, with a hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote. Relocation assistance is available. The CNS organization develops and supports 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.

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.
Must be a U.S. Person (a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status) or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
Must hold the Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification as determined by position level and certification experience requirements; candidates who do not hold the applicable certification must obtain it within six months of hire.

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.
Company-covered cost of required training, certification, and/or recertification.
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.