Sr Advanced Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Clearwater, Florida, seeks a Senior Advanced Project Engineer to lead defense navigation programs, owning the technical plan, schedule, and cost performance across components and systems. You will coordinate multi‑discipline teams across locations, drive design reviews, plan work packages, and apply EVMS to control cost and schedule while maintaining program momentum.

MBSE experience and strong communication with customers and suppliers are essential; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical disciplines such as sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• 6+ years of experience in project or systems engineering, defense/navigation or related aerospace/defense systems.
• Proven success leading multi-disciplinary projects with system-level scope.
• Proficiency in project scheduling, budgeting, and EVMS.
• Strong communication with customers and suppliers within IPT environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems product development with ownership of technical plan, schedule, milestones, and risk management.
• Direct multi-disciplinary teams across locations to ensure integrated plans and effective execution.
• Plan and manage work packages; develop integrated schedules; apply EVMS to control cost/schedule.
• Coordinate design reviews (SRR, PDR, TRR, CDR, FCA/PCA, TIMs) and interface with internal leaders and external customers to drive decisions.
• Engage customers and suppliers as part of IPTs to align requirements, manage changes, and meet milestones.
• Contribute to new business pursuits with credible technical plans and estimates.

Skills

Technical leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

EVMS

Job description

Senior Advanced Project Engineer

As a Senior Advanced Project Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be instrumental in leading programs that integrate hardware, software, test, and manufacturing disciplines for advanced defense navigation products. You’ll own the technical plan, schedule, and cost performance across components and systems, and coordinate work spanning multiple teams and locations to deliver reliable, high‑precision solutions for defense and aerospace customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead systems product development projects, owning technical leadership, schedule, budget, milestones, and risk management.
• Direct multi‑discipline teams, often across locations, ensuring integrated plans and effective execution.
• Plan and manage work packages, develop integrated schedules, and apply EVMS to control cost/schedule across components and system developments; prepare, review, and approve technical deliverables.
• Coordinate design reviews (SRR, PDR, TRR, CDR, FCA/PCA, TIMs) and interface with internal leaders and external customers to drive decisions and maintain program momentum.
• Engage customers and suppliers as part of IPTs to align requirements, manage changes, and resolve issues; use influence internally and externally to attain milestones.
• Contribute to new business/pursuit activities, extending product lines and supporting capture with credible technical plans and estimates.

Qualifications

YOU 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 project or systems engineering, specifically in defense navigation or related aerospace/defense systems
• Proven success leading multi‑discipline projects with system‑level scope
• Proficiency in project scheduling, budgeting, and EVMS
• Communication skills with experience engaging customers and suppliers and operating within Integrated Product Teams.

WE VALUE

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineeing or related fields
• Experience with GPS/INS and embedded navigation system architectures, sensor integration, and signal processing.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• Familiarity with MBSE (Cameo/SysML), requirements management, modeling/simulation, and automated test methods.
• DOD Security Clearance or ability to attain one

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.

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 assistanceParental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

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.

Job Posting Date: September 1, 2026

Sponsorship

We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.