Lead Flight Test Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Lead Flight Test Engineer to lead and execute flight test strategies, designing methodologies and overseeing cross-functional collaboration.

You will mentor flight test engineers, ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to the development and certification of aerospace products across the Flight Test Fleet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or related engineering field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Expert knowledge of flight test methodologies and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading and managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of flight test strategies and plans.
• Design and implement test methodologies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and specifications.
• Design Experimental Flight Test Installations for aircraft across the fleet.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to flight test engineers.

Skills

Flight test methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

As a Lead Flight Test Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a key role in leading and overseeing the development and execution of flight test strategies and plans. You will design and implement test methodologies and procedures, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to define test requirements and specifications. Additionally, you will mentor and provide technical guidance to flight test engineers.

You will report directly to our Flight Test Engineering Manager and you will work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location (Engines Campus) on an on‑site work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the development, certification, and demonstration of Honeywell's aerospace products, ensuring their safety, performance, and compliance with aviation regulations. You will lead flight test projects on various experimental aircraft throughout Flight Test Fleet of 8 aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the development and execution of flight test strategies and plans
• Design and implement test methodologies and procedures
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define test requirements and specifications
• Design Experimental Flight Test Installations for aircraft across the fleet
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to flight test engineers

You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Engineering
• Expert knowledge of flight test methodologies and tools
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in leading and managing a team

We Value

• Proven track record of delivering high‑quality flight test solutions
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional team environment
• Experience with experimental modifications of aircraft electrical systems
• Experience with experimental modifications of aircraft structures
• Data Acquisition and Instrumentation Experience
• Aircraft Certification Experience

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, a 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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell Aerospace employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/