Sr Program Manager - Power Systems - Electric Propulsion

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC in; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Electric Propulsion within the Engines & Power Systems group. This leadership role focuses on High Power Electric Drive and Generation Systems to enable propulsion and generation solutions for Turbo-Generator and Electric Propulsion offerings.

The role requires a strong technical background in electric propulsion systems, coordination with internal/external stakeholders, and a track record of delivering complex aerospace projects from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (STEM).
• 10+ years leading engineering teams in a dynamic multi-functional environment.
• Expertise in Electric Drive/Generation Systems and their integration.

Responsibilities

• Act as Electrical Drive/Generation Systems SME in Turbo-Generator and Electric Propulsion pursuits.
• Support Product Strategy and respond to Electric Propulsion pursuits and proposals.
• Partner with leaders to maintain technical maturity roadmaps for related product solutions.
• Own core technical requirements for Electric Drive/Generation Systems.
• Oversee technology maturation of Electric Drive/Generation Systems.
• Support plan to produce an airworthy product.
• Oversee integration of Drive/Gen System design into final production configuration.

Skills

Electric drive systems

Power electronics

Controls engineering

Technical leadership

Air‑power aerospace domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Sr Program Manager - Power Systems - Electric Propulsion (Finance)

Join our Power Systems Engineering Aerospace Team to drive innovation through our Electric Propulsion product line.

We develop Electric Drive Systems and Electric Generation Systems comprising of electric machines, power electronics, and controls to support our Turbo-Generator and Electric Propulsion offerings.

• Electric machine system engineering design experience
• Power electronics & related controls system engineering design experience

Responsibilities

As the Senior Program Manager for Electric Propulsion you will leverage your High Power Electric Drive Systems and Electric Generation Systems expertise to enable technical product solutions for inclusion in our Turbo-Generator and Electric Propulsion offerings.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the Electrical Drive/Generation Systems SME in our Turbo-Generator and Electric Propulsion pursuits/partnerships.
• Support Product Strategy definition and respond to Electric Propulsion Pursuits and Proposals.
• Partner with business leaders to support development and maintenance of the technical maturity roadmap of related product solutions per the market need or to stimulate the market.
• Own the development of the core technical requirements for the Electric Drive/Generation Systems
• Oversee the technology maturation of the Electric Drive/Generation Systems
• Support development of the plan to produce an airworthy product.
• Own the overall integration of the Electric Drive/Generation System design into the final production configuration for the Applications in the product line series.
• Interface with our partners, as well as Internal and External Stakeholder Leaders and Customers.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience providing technical leadership to engineering teams in a dynamic multi-functional environment
• Electric Drive/Generation Systems technology, product, and application expertise
• Electric Drive/Generation Systems integration expertise
• Electric machine system engineering design experience
• Power electronics & related controls system engineering design experience
• Electric power generation aerospace domain expertise
• Electric Power Systems architecture and regulatory expertise

We Value

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Experience leading or executing successful development efforts for a complex mechanical and/or electrical system.
• An understanding of business objectives and the ability to interact with our partners and customers.
• Ability to develop strong partnerships and a collaborative, teaming environment within and across functional organizations
• Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events.

About Us

Engines & Power Systems:

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.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $191k - $238k. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations

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.

US Citizenship 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.