Senior Advanced Project Engineer- Advanced Technology

Honeywell Aerospace; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Collaborative and innovative environment.

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with global impact.

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace, located in Yeovil, seeks a Project Engineer to lead technical execution and coordination of R&D programs. The ideal candidate will manage complex projects by ensuring successful delivery against technical objectives while balancing scope, schedule, cost, and risk.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop innovative aerospace technologies. The company offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development within a leading technology firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in an R&D or advanced technology environment.
• Ability to understand complex customer requirements and translate them into executable engineering plans.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of assigned R&D projects and work packages from planning through delivery.
• Develop and maintain technical execution plans aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and serve as the primary technical focal point across stakeholders.

Skills

Project Engineering

Project Management

Engineering Analysis

Technical Leadership

Cross-functional Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Job description

Job Description

The Project Engineer is responsible for the technical execution and coordination of complex research and development (R&D) programs, serving as the technical lead for assigned projects or work packages. This role combines strong engineering expertise with project management capabilities to ensure successful delivery of technical objectives while balancing scope, schedule, cost, and risk. The Project Engineer works closely with Program Managers, engineering teams, customers, and global stakeholders to mature advanced technologies from concept through demonstration and transition.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of assigned R&D projects and work packages from planning through delivery.
• Develop and maintain technical execution plans aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and serve as the primary technical focal point across stakeholders.
• Partner with Program Managers to manage execution, technical risks, resource planning, and project milestones.
• Drive technical problem solving, design reviews, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Support proposal development, technology roadmaps, customer interactions, and strategic planning activities.

Key Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in an R&D or advanced technology environment.
• Strong Project Engineering and Project Management skills with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Ability to understand complex customer requirements and translate them into executable engineering plans.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional engineering teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Our Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies with global impact.
• A collaborative and innovative environment within a world‑leading technology company.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, 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.