Senior Advanced Project Engineer - Turbofan Engines

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

FSAs/HSAs

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Advanced Project Engineer to lead high-impact engineering initiatives across turbofan programs. You will collaborate with world-class engineers, customers and suppliers to maintain design excellence and drive improvements across legacy platforms.

You will supervise cross-functional projects spanning engine systems, ensuring technical integrity, regulatory compliance and successful delivery, with hybrid work after an initial onboarding period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• Minimum of 5 years of Project engineering or Program management experience within the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Execute changes to designs and approved source lists for engine and powerplant components.
• Develop schedules and milestones for projects.
• Manage cost and budget including estimate development and planning.
• Develop technical requirements and ensure execution.
• Oversee project performance and technical execution.
• Develop and manage risks and opportunities.
• Interface with vendors and manage technical requirements.
• Present project plans and status to customers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate documentation for certification/qualification projects.
• Co-author technical publications and maintain standards.
• Collaborate with team members and external vendors on revisions.

Skills

Project engineering

Aerospace experience

Technical publications

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Job description

As a Senior Advanced Project Engineer, you will lead high-impact engineering initiatives supporting the renowned CFE738 and TFE731 turbofan engine programs, trusted worldwide for their performance and reliability.

In this highly visible role, you will collaborate with world-class engineers, customers, suppliers, certification authorities, and executive leadership to maintain design excellence and drive innovative product improvements across legacy turbofan platforms. You will spearhead complex, multidisciplinary projects spanning engine systems including the fan, compressor, combustor, turbine, exhaust, and powerplant installation systems, ensuring technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and successful project execution.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic engineering leader who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, driving continuous improvement, and delivering results that directly impact the safety, performance, and future evolution of Honeywell's aerospace product portfolio. If you are passionate about aerospace engineering, project leadership, and influencing the success of globally recognized propulsion systems, we invite you to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona, and make a lasting impact.

You will report directly to our Sr. Project Engineering Manager at the Honeywell Aerospace facility located at 111 S 34th St. Phoenix, Arizona, 85034. This role is eligible for hybrid work per Honeywell Aerospace Policy, except for the first 90 days.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Executing changes to designs and approved source lists for engine and powerplant components.
• Schedule and milestone development/management.
• Cost and budget management, including estimate development and project planning.
• Technical requirements development.
• Project performance and technical execution.
• Risk/opportunity development and management.
• Vendor interface and management of technical requirements.
• Presenting project plans and status to customers, operators, and internal stakeholders.
• Orchestrate documentation efforts for various levels of engine/component certification and/or qualification projects.
• Performs co-authoring/writing of documents for organization, technical congruency, compliance to customer requirements, and internal and external standards.
• Participates in efforts with team members and outside vendors to revise and maintain technical publications.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences,
• technology, engineering or mathematics.
• Minimum of 5 years of Project engineering or Program management experience within the aerospace industry.

WE VALUE

• Technical publications and maintenance manual experience related to aerospace products.
• Direct experience with the design, development and certification of turbomachinery or complex aircraft systems.
• Experience with turbomachine engine installations.
• Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 33 or equivalent certification requirements.
• Aircraft manufacturer and/or part 25 hardware experience.
• Direct experience with root cause-corrective action investigations, cost reduction programs or new product development.
• Experience working with collaboratively with suppliers to turn designs into hardware and solve problems in production.
• Demonstrated ability to plan technical programs, including budget and schedule estimation, resource planning and risk and requirements management.
• 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 ability to provide technical contributions essential to the successful completion of projects.

U.S. 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.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

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/

ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

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.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets — backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.

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. Posting Date: September 16th, 2026.

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