Sr Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist

Honeywell Aerospace • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Honeywell Aerospace is hiring a Senior Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist in its Advanced Power Systems directorate within Honeywell Aerospace Advanced and Applied Technology. The role works with scientists, engineers, and technicians to develop high-performance power electronics and control systems, advanced turbine engine power systems, hybrid turbogenerator power systems, and alternative power systems such as fuel-cell and hybrid-battery systems.

The position leads and executes test plans and procedures to support the quality and reliability of technology development. It develops test strategies, defines test requirements with cross-functional teams, analyzes results, and provides technical guidance to team members. The role also supports the test engineering team and helps ensure projects meet schedule and budget commitments. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience across requirements and architecture definition, design and analysis, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and validation in relevant system test environments. The candidate is expected to take a pragmatic, hands-on approach to problem solving and risk management and to help drive rapid prototyping and technology test and demonstration programs.

The candidate must be a U.S. person, defined in the posting as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or a person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status. The posting describes Honeywell Aerospace as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company with approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4 billion in 2025. The application period is estimated at 40 days from the posting date, subject to change based on business needs and qualified-candidate availability. Posting date: 11/6/2026.

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 designing and testing gas turbine engines, hybrid turbogenerator power systems, electric machines, and electric power systems.
• Strong knowledge of integration and testing for complex electric power systems.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by U.S. export control laws and regulations: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or a person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong leadership, program management, and team management skills.
• Ability to drive results and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of test methodologies and tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex and ambiguous problems.
• Creativity and flexibility.
• Self-motivated, empowered team leader with a proven track record of working effectively across geographic and cultural boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to positively influence others and resolve conflicts quickly and tactfully.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of test plans, test readiness reviews, and test planning and coordination for key Advanced Power Systems programs, including the Advanced APU and 600kW turbogenerator.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and specifications, using test experience to support project efforts and ensure test readiness.
• Participate in test programs and lead data analysis, results reviews, and gap analyses for key Advanced Power Systems technology demonstration programs.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project team members.
• Work with project engineers and program managers to define test scope, manage technical risk, and execute projects to deliverables within approved schedules and budgets.
• Communicate with team members, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure project test objectives are understood and met.
• Provide project engineering support to the test engineering team.
• Develop and implement test strategies, analyze test results, and identify areas for improvement.

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.

What This Job Offers

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