Sr Program Manager - Power Systems - Electric Propulsion

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Torrance seeks a Senior Program Manager for Electric Propulsion to lead high‑power drive systems initiatives and enable propulsion solutions for Turbo‑Generator offerings.

You will act as SME, drive strategy, and collaborate with leaders to mature roadmaps, define requirements, and ensure airworthy integration across production lines. 10+ years in engineering leadership required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• 10+ years of technical leadership in engineering.
• Electric Drive/Generation Systems expertise.
• Regulatory and aerospace domain knowledge.
• Strong stakeholder and partner collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as Electrical Drive/Generation Systems SME in pursuits.
• Support product strategy and respond to pursuits and proposals.
• Partner with leaders to mature the technical roadmap.
• Own core technical requirements for Electric Drive/Generation Systems.
• Oversee technology maturation of the Electric Drive/Generation Systems.
• Support plan to produce an airworthy product.
• Own integration of the drive/generation design into production configuration.
• Interface with partners, stakeholders, and customers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Electric propulsion

Systems integration

Power electronics

Electric drive systems

Aerospace power systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

KEY 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.

• 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.

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.