Sr Advanced Project Engineer - Avionics Systems

Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix seeks a Sr. Advanced Project Engineer for FAA certified avionics systems.

You will lead and manage engineering projects across the global CNS domain, define scope, objectives, deliverables, and develop plans with cross-functional teams for on-time, within-budget execution on a hybrid schedule from Deer Valley. The role requires strong leadership, risk management, EVM, and travel to customer and internal Honeywell meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in project engineering developing FAA certified avionics systems for the aerospace market.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in development of proposals, statements of work and associated cost estimates.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for customers and the program manager.
• Define and implement project scope, objectives, deliverables, prepare schedules and resource forecasting in Microsoft Project.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
• Lead a robust risk management process to identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery.
• Contain scope growth through robust baseline change management.
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders to provide project updates and address concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and practices.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Project management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field (sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics)

Tools

Microsoft Project

PMP Certification

Job description

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity within the Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) organization!

As a Sr. Advanced Project Engineer – FAA Certified Avionics Systems here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in leading and managing engineering projects across the global CNS domain. You will be responsible for defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with cross‑functional teams. By developing and implementing project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, you will ensure efficient project execution and delivery. Your expertise in project management and technical engineering will contribute to successful project outcomes and drive operational excellence. You will report directly to our Director of Project Engineering and work out of our Deer Valley, Arizona location on a hybrid work schedule.

The CNS team is a large global team based out of Deer Valley, Arizona, with design teams in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Bangalore, India; Hyderabad, India; Bruno, Czech Republic; and Beijing, China. The CNS team designs, builds, and maintains some of the world’s most valued safety systems within the aerospace industry. The product line spans from weather, radar, ground proximity warning systems, instrumented landing systems, communication, datalink and navigation radios, transponders, traffic collision avoidance systems and radar altimeters.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Lead teams in development of proposals, statements of work and associated cost estimates.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for customers and the program manager.
• Define and implement project scope, objectives, deliverables, prepare schedules and resource forecasting in Microsoft Project.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
• Lead a robust risk management process to identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery.
• Contain scope growth through robust baseline change management.
• Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders to provide project updates and address concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and practices.

The ideal candidate has a commitment to aviation safety, technical and professional excellence, a commitment to customer satisfaction and growth, demonstrates leadership and delivers on results, has a global mindset and is able to foster teamwork and diversity, demonstrates personal and professional integrity, has strong oral and written communication skills, is able to work across functional boundaries at multiple levels, and can establish strong working relationships within internal/external customers and the certification agencies.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum 6 years of experience in project engineering developing FAA certified avionics systems for the aerospace market.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.

WE VALUE

• Previous experience developing commercial or military avionics systems like Military/Commercial TCAS or ADS‑B Transponder.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).
• Ability to lead teams to fast, practical solutions using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage changing project requirements.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• Willingness to travel to customer and internal Honeywell meetings both domestic and international.
• Advanced degree preferred.

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 are 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.

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: July 16th, 2026.