Sr Advanced Project Engineer - Propulsion Engines

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC in; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Advanced Project Engineer – Propulsion Engines to lead and deliver complex propulsion projects from Phoenix on a hybrid schedule.

You will collaborate across teams to define scope, objectives and deliverables, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution with top quality results. The role emphasizes leadership of cross-functional teams, design-to-cost strategies, and strong customer communication to maintain project success and continuous improvement in propulsion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years directly related engineering experience in the design, development, manufacture, and/or test of gas turbine engines or similarly complex mechanical systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, test and in-service support activities on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as the single point engineering leader for the assigned scope with cross-functional team leadership.
• Drive customer satisfaction and implement design-to-cost and variation-reduction strategies.
• Leverage technical experts to review work and conduct trade studies and RCCA activities.
• Communicate project status with internal and external customers.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering project management

Gas turbine engines experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Sr Advanced Project Engineer - Propulsion Engines (Finance)

As a Sr. Advanced Project Engineer – Propulsion Engines, here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be responsible for managing and executing engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and you will play a key role in driving project success through effective planning, coordination, and communication.
You will report directly to our Sr. Program Engineering Manager, and you'll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the successful execution and delivery of complex engineering projects, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, test and in-service support activity, on schedule, on budget and in compliance with all technical requirements
• Expected to serve as the single point engineering leader for the assigned scope
  • Lead a diverse cross functional team to accomplish the scope
  • Escalate effectively with leadership and cross-functionally across the organization
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Bias toward creative thinking and innovation in product design and approach to everyday work
  • Implement design-to-cost and variation-reduction strategies
  • Promote and build strong team working relationships
  • Manage within very difficult resource constraints
  • Identify gaps and risks on behalf of the team
• Leverages technical experts to review the technical work of the team
• Leads trade studies and RCCA activities
• Communicate project status with internal and external customers

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years directly related engineering experience in the design, development, manufacture, and/or test of gas turbine engines or similarly complex mechanical systems
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex engineering projects

WE VALUE

• Prior experience leading gas turbine engine design, development and support activities
• Experience with project management tools and methods relevant to leading engineering projects
• Demonstrated bias for action and ability to work independently
• Prioritizes time and resources effectively

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/

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements

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.

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

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.