Project Engineer / Lead

Honeywell; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Engineer Lead to manage various technical and non-technical tasks, ensuring successful project delivery. Key responsibilities include technical oversight, customer interfacing, and project management. Candidates should have experience in aerospace and defense, with strong communication skills and expertise in precision instrument design. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a global team focused on innovation and the future of aviation.

Responsibilities

• Technical Team Lead, responsible for primary technical interface with customers.
• Point of contact for critical component suppliers and design subcontractors.
• Technical support to Business Development for bids and proposals.
• Reviewing product requirements and preparing Compliance Matrix.
• Participation in definition of new inertial and GNSS products.
• Prepare and status a fully resourced and costed project plan.
• Generate high-level technical description documentation.

Skills

Proven project lead experience in aerospace and defense applications.

Engineering expertise in precision instrument design for various implementations.

Proficient with inertial sensors, IMUs, AHRS, Air Data Systems, and GPS/GNSS.

Strong understanding of avionics functionality, error drivers, and communication protocols.

Familiarity with environmental and EMC test standards (e.g., RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810).

Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with technical teams and obtaining UK security clearance.

Job description

We are seeking a Project Engineer Lead to join our team in Bristol. This multifaceted role involves managing a variety of technical and non-technical tasks simultaneously, with a strong focus on delivering projects successfully. Responsibilities include technical oversight, customer interfacing, project management, and budget control. If you are ready to take on these challenges, we want to hear from you!

Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are used on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components. Our hardware and software solutions help create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies.

Safer, More Fuel-Efficient Flying and Innovations for the Future of Aviation.

Key responsibilities

• Technical Team Lead, from concept to commissioning responsible for primary technical interface with customers and institutions
• Point of contact for critical components suppliers and design subcontractors
• Technical support to Business Development in engineering aspects of bids and proposals
• Reviewing the Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) and Attitude, Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) and GPS/GNSS product requirements and preparing the Compliance Matrix
• Participation in the identification and definition of new inertial and GNSS products
• In coordination with the Project Management office, prepare and status a fully resourced and costed project plan
• Generation of high-level technical description documentation (Product Description) or formal System Requirements, possibly using DOORS requirements management platform)

Key skills and qualifications

• Proven project lead experience in aerospace and defense applications.
• Engineering expertise in precision instrument design for various implementations.
• Proficient with inertial sensors, IMUs, AHRS, Air Data Systems, and GPS/GNSS.
• Strong understanding of avionics functionality, error drivers, and communication protocols.
• Familiarity with environmental and EMC test standards (e.g., RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810).
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with technical teams and obtaining UK security clearance.

Our offer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future!