Lead Test Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, V

Disability coverage

401(k) match and HSA

Employee assistance program and ed.ass

Parental leave and 12 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace ETS in Tempe, AZ leads design, deployment, and maintenance of test equipment across aerospace control systems. The Lead Test Engineer coordinates with Program Management, Engineering, and Lab Operations to ensure on-time execution and test strategy alignment.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in test engineering, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to mentor technicians and drive continuous improvement in workflows and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline as listed.
• 6+ years in test engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or system-level testing.
• Proven ability to lead project execution and maintain schedule adherence.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Program Management, Engineering, and Lab Operations on test strategies and milestones.
• Apply mastery of test engineering concepts to guide decisions.
• Coordinate activities, priorities, and resources to meet commitments.
• Ensure test hardware, instrumentation, and docs are ready for on-time execution.
• Drive quick resolution of test equipment issues and downtime.
• Track progress, communicate risks, and plan recoveries.
• Mentor technicians and junior engineers in best practices.
• Improve test workflows and reporting visibility.

Skills

Project execution

Test engineering mastery

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sciences/engineering/mathematics

Electrical or Software Engineering or Engineering Program Management

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Lab instrumentation

Job description

“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.”

Job Description

Honeywell Aerospace Engineering Test Services (ETS) in Tempe, AZ develops, maintains, and coordinates test equipment and solutions throughout the product lifecycle for a variety of aerospace control system product lines.

Typical Lab Operations Include

• Design, deployment, and maintenance, of test equipment.
• Procuring equipment from external suppliers.
• Installing, servicing, or modifying lab utilities (i.e., electrical, pneumatic, LN2, etc.)
• Coordinating activities and resources at external test facilities.
• Supporting root cause and corrective action for test equipment or test articles.

The Lead Test Engineer also serves as a focal for customers and leadership regarding test environment design, status, strategic direction, and improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

Key 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.

Qualifications

We Must Have

• 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.

We Value

• Degreed in Electrical or Software Engineering, or Engineering Program Management.
• Experience developing project estimates and schedules
• Knowledge of hardware and software verification and configuration management strategies
• Ability to apply root cause and corrective action methodologies
• Knowledge of industry test standards such as RTCA DO-160 or MIL-STD-810
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Use of lab instrumentation including DMMs, scopes, and standard tooling

“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

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.

About Us

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.