Senior Project Engineer – Avionics Systems
About The Position
Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Senior Technical Project Engineer – Avionics Systems 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 is responsible for project execution, technical and program risk management, cross-functional coordination, and delivery on schedule and within budget. The position leads complex avionics development programs and serves as a primary technical interface for customers, program managers, and other stakeholders. It reports directly to the Director of Project Engineering and supports a portfolio of aerospace products while collaborating with teams across North America, Europe, and Asia. The work schedule is hybrid, with three days onsite and two days remote, in Deer Valley, Phoenix, Arizona. Relocation assistance is available. The CNS organization develops and supports products including weather radar, ground proximity warning systems, instrument landing systems, communication and datalink radios, navigation radios, transponders, traffic collision avoidance systems, and radar altimeters. The role requires PMP or CAPM certification, with the certification determined by position level and applicable experience. Employees who do not hold the required certification must obtain it within six months of hire; the company covers required training, certification, and recertification costs. Candidates must meet the stated U.S. Person or 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. Person as defined in the posting, or have the ability to obtain export authorization.
- Must hold the PMP or CAPM certification applicable to the position level, or obtain the required certification 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 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.
- Company-covered costs for required certification training, certification, and recertification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
