Lead R&D Engineer/Scientist - Electric Power & Hybrid Propulsion

Honeywell

Phoenix (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, 7

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) match, FSA/HSA

Employee assistance program

Parental leave and 12 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking an Lead R&D Engineer/Scientist for Electric Power & Hybrid Propulsion in Phoenix, AZ. The role centers on engineering leadership for high power density motor and generator programs, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and delivering results to DoD customers.

You'll guide cross-functional teams, apply systems engineering, and drive technology development within a hybrid propulsion context. A senior, programmatic leader with deep power systems experience is expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as electrical engineering, science, technology or mathematics.
15+ years of electric power systems experience including design, analysis, testing and project management.
Knowledge of gas turbine integration with starter/generators.
Experience with modeling/simulation and robust systems engineering principles.
Strong integration/testing experience for complex electric power systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Drive engineering decisions and technical direction for high power density motor and generator programs.
Oversee projects with budgets over $3M/year, ensuring scope, schedule and budget adherence.
Coordinate with Army/DoD customers and pursue new technology opportunities.

Skills

Team Leadership

Systems Engineering

Power Electronics

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

M.S. in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Lead R&D Engineer/Scientist - Electric Power & Hybrid Propulsion

Phoenix, AZ, United States (Hybrid)

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Job Description

This position provides opportunities for Engineering Leadership onexisting and new high power density motor and generator systems programs. Responsibilities will include managing programs w/ budgets >$3M/year including planning, execution, and reporting to Internal & External Customers. In addition, the selected candidate will work with Army, Airforce, Navy, DARPA and other customers to seek & bid for new technologies and product development opportunities that are aligned with Honeywell Aerospace strategic plans

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership and Team Building:
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Technical Leadership:
- Drive engineering team’s technical decisions, providing expertise and direction in the development of cutting-edge power technology solutions.
- Lead program adherence to technology development processes and phase gates
- Ensure the application of robust systems engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle.
Programmatic Leadership:
- Oversee project execution to ensure deliverables are met within defined scope, schedule, and budget.
- Actively manage risks and address challenges to maintain project momentum and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and reports to communicate progress and facilitate decision-making
Collaboration and Communication:
- Maintain effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure project goals are understood and met.
- Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery and innovation.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
15 plus years ofelectric power systems, including power generation, conversion, distribution and control design, analysis and testing experience including project management,
Basic knowledge of gas turbine and integration with starter/generators
Design & analysis experience by using modern methods (e.g. modeling and simulation) characterized by continuously increasing leadership & decision-making responsibility
Strong knowledge of integration and testing for complex electric power systems integration andtesting
Must be a US person (US citizen or US permanent resident) due to US export control laws and regulations

WE VALUE

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with proven record of electromechanical systems integration or equivalent
M.Sc. in Engineering
Technical expertise in Gas Turbine and/ or Electric Power Systems (Generation, Conversion, Distribution and Utilization Equipment) for development of new technologies
Design for Six Sigma Certification
Project Management including leadership, project initiation, planning, scheduling, cost management, control, and close-out skills
Familiarity with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS)/ Process
Specific skills in SAP, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Verbal & Written Communication skills including presentation and documentation
Persistent in the face of failure, confident in the face of ambiguity, innovative in the face of challenge, and relentless in the drive to success
Demonstrated leadership capabilities working with all aspects of engineering, project, and customer management, along with supporting functional organizations .
Skill to track key performance metrics for measuring improvements in engineering design quality and deliver, and ability to improve processes.
Strong decision-making capability, even with information that is limited or ambiguous.
Ability to drive development of a responsive organization, which consistently meets technical, schedule and budgetary commitments.
Able to develop and deploy a high-performance team of engineers, mentors and coaches to maintain a high level of performance and employee satisfaction.
Process focused, with capabilities to identify and implement process improvements. Utilizes Six Sigma and program management tools as appropriate within the IPDS framework to effectively manage engineering projects. Prioritizes time and resources effectively. Solves difficult problems successfully. Communicates and listens effectively, forms strong working relationships within Honeywell Aerospace, and with customers, suppliers, and partners. Above all, demonstrates strong decision-making capability, even with information that is limited or ambiguous.

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

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.

THE BUSINESS

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

U.S. CITIZENSHIP 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

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