Aerospace Test Operations Lead — Strategy & Lab Excellence

Honeywell Aerospace; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace ETS in Tempe, AZ seeks a Test Operations Lead to provide strategic leadership and daily execution oversight of lab operations, ensuring test equipment and environment readiness. You will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate external facilities, driving continuous improvements in workflows and testing efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in technical disciplines and 6+ years in test engineering/operations, with strong communications and problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in technical disciplines such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• 6+ years of experience in test engineering, test operations, lab management or similar project management environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or system-level testing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project execution, drive results, and maintain schedule adherence.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Program Management, Engineering, and Lab Operations to align on test strategies, milestones, and forecast changes.
• Apply mastery of test engineering concepts, standards, and industry practices to ensure proactive technical and operational decision‑making.
• Coordinate activities, priorities, and resource assignments to meet commitments.
• Ensure test hardware, instrumentation, and documentation are ready for on‑time execution.
• Drive quick resolution of test equipment anomalies, equipment downtime, or hardware constraints.
• Track progress against test commitments; communicate risks, blockers, and establish recovery plans.
• Mentor technicians and junior engineers in best practices.
• Continuously improve test workflows, cycle time, and reporting visibility.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Test engineering

Lab operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical disciplines

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace ETS in Tempe, AZ seeks a Test Operations Lead to provide strategic leadership and daily execution oversight of lab operations, ensuring test equipment and environment readiness. You will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate external facilities, driving continuous improvements in workflows and testing efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in technical disciplines and 6+ years in test engineering/operations, with strong communications and problem-solving