Advanced Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, &

Vision and life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Tempe is seeking an Advanced Project Engineer to lead cross-functional teams in developing electromechanical actuation systems for the next generation of aircraft. Hybrid work schedule with initial 90 days onsite, reporting to the Sr. Engineering Program Manager.

You will drive project execution across lifecycle stages, coordinate with systems, mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing partners, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong project execution and leadership experience in engineering programs.
• Ability to plan, schedule, track risks, and report performance.
• Experience in design, development, integration, testing, and validation of electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering project execution to meet technical, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Plan and manage schedules, risk tracking, and performance reporting.
• Support design, development, testing, and validation of actuation systems.
• Coordinate requirements analysis and verification with customers and stakeholders.
• Prepare technical documentation including test procedures and design records.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an Advanced Project Engineer to join our Actuation Systems team, where you will be integral in creating design solutions for electromechanical actuation systems across the aerospace industry developing flight control actuation systems on the next generation of aircraft. You will be involved in every aspect of the system life cycle; from the initial design concepts through product end of life.
You will report to the Sr. Engineering Program Manager and work out of our Tempe site on a hybrid work schedule. Please note that the new hires are expected to work fully onsite for the first 90 days.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering project execution to help achieve technical, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Responsible for project planning, scheduling, risk tracking, and performance reporting.
• Support the design, development, integration, testing, and validation of electro-mechanical systems.
• Support requirements analysis and verification activities to ensure customer and program needs are met.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including test procedures, reports, analyses, and design records.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate test data and technical findings to project stakeholders.
• Lead efforts in troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Support hardware builds, qualification testing, and product validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and company processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and program management.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to support project deliverables and schedules.
• Continuously develop technical knowledge and assume increasing responsibility as experience grows.

Qualifications

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• Minimum of 2 years of project engineering experience in the aerospace industry.

WE VALUE

• Demonstrates a customer-focused mindset and commitment to delivering quality results.
• Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and follows through on commitments.
• Collaborates effectively within cross-functional teams and communicates clearly.
• Applies critical thinking and sound judgment to solve technical challenges.
• Shows initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Maintains a high level of accountability, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Supports continuous improvement through innovation, efficiency, and process discipline.

U.s. Person Requirements

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Benefits Of Working For Honeywell Aerospace

• 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 and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

About Honeywell Aerospace

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

About The Business Unit

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.
As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Control Systems develops the thermal and motion control systems that help aircraft take off, land safely and protect the people on board. With more than 10 million passengers per day flying on aircraft equipped with our products and more than 75% of commercial flights beginning with our engine start systems, Control Systems reaches farther across the aviation industry than most people realize.

Posting Timeline

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: October 30, 2026.