Lead Project Engineer – Propulsion Engines

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life ins.

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Lead Project Engineer with a strong engines background to plan and execute complex engine development programs. You will lead interdisciplinary teams, manage requirements, budgets, and schedules, and ensure on-time, on-cost delivery through collaboration with systems, design, and manufacturing engineers.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and direct experience with gas turbine engines or propulsion

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent sciences or engineering-based degree.

Responsibilities

• Estimate, plan and execute complex work packages in support of new product development programs.
• Lead large, cross-functional teams through all aspects of design, analysis, requirements management, hardware, and test
• As a requirements owner, interface with systems engineers and product engineers to develop, validate and manage technical requirements.
• Partner with advanced technology to ensure relevant programs are aligned with program needs
• Lead in-house manufacturing and supplier engagement activities, working with supply chain, manufacturing engineering and suppliers to ensure hardware is producible, meets cost objectives and supports the program technical and schedule objectives.
• Coordinate with test teams to support development and certification engine tests.
• Manage cost accounts analyze budgets, provide forecasts and track earned value
• Develop and manage schedules and milestones. Drive Agile program planning and execution
• Identify, characterize and develop plans to manage risks and realize opportunities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

The future is what you make it.

When you join Honeywell Aerospace, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

Honeywell Aerospace is launching the development of a new family of gas turbine engines that will help shape the future of the aerospace industry. The new family will be lighter, quieter, and more powerful while being 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel capable. Honeywell Aerospace is hiring engineers in the areas of design, analysis, controls, test, and project management to accomplish this challenging new feat. We are looking to hire individuals who thrive on thinking big, have an appetite for growth, and a passion for winning.

The HTF Project Engineering team has an immediate opening for a Lead Project Engineer with a strong engines background to support an exciting new engine development program. You will partner with world class engineers and leaders to plan and execute complex technical projects. You will organize and manage an interdisciplinary team to develop & deliver engine module requirements, designs, analysis, and hardware to support rig and engine development and certification testing. You will be responsible for achieving the technical deliverables while staying on schedule and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Estimate, plan and execute complex work packages in support of new product development programs.
• Lead large, cross-functional teams through all aspects of design, analysis, requirements management, hardware, and test
• As a requirements owner, interface with systems engineers and product engineers to develop, validate and manage technical requirements.
• Partner with advanced technology to ensure relevant programs are aligned with program needs
• Lead in-house manufacturing and supplier engagement activities, working with supply chain, manufacturing engineering and suppliers to ensure hardware is producible, meets cost objectives and supports the program technical and schedule objectives.
• Coordinate with test teams to support development and certification engine tests.
• Manage cost accounts analyze budgets, provide forecasts and track earned value
• Develop and manage schedules and milestones. Drive Agile program planning and execution
• Identify, characterize and develop plans to manage risks and realize opportunities

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent sciences or engineering-based degree.
• Direct experience with the design, development and certification of gas turbine engines, propulsion systems, engine installations or other complex mechanical products.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience

US 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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

WE VALUE

• Knowledge of FAA or equivalent certification requirements for engines and/or aircraft.
• PMP Certificate
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute technical programs, including budget and schedule estimation and resource planning; strong project management skills.
• Systems engineering or requirements management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize cost and schedule risks before they can cause significant program impact and the ability to develop and execute sound risk mitigation plans.
• The initiative to embrace new technology and the drive to turn that technology into product
• The ability to provide technical contributions essential to the successful completion of projects.
• The ability to build and maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; the ability to convey complex messages clearly as appropriate for the topic and audience.
• Proficiency in a second language
• Ability to prioritize time and resources effectively.
• Self-starters able to work with little supervision and take the initiative to get things done.
• Tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to react quickly to changing scope.

Benefits

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you’ll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that’s advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you’re eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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/

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.

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:

• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world’s aircraft
• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com