Honeywell

Lead Project Engineer

Honeywell • $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
  • 6+ years of experience in flight controls or avionics programs.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience as a Project Engineer.
  • PMP certification or willingness to obtain it through company sponsorship.
  • Strong leadership and project management skills.
  • Knowledge of DAL A avionics systems and certification processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of Flight Controls programs to meet technical and customer objectives.
  • Act as primary engineering interface with customers and stakeholders.
  • Manage engineering scope and deliverables with minimal oversight.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across various engineering domains.
  • Identify and mitigate technical and program risks.
  • Ensure compliance with development processes and certification requirements.
  • Support business growth through proposals and customer engagement.
  • Mentor Project Engineers and promote project management best practices.

Benefits

  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee assistance and educational assistance programs.
  • Parental leave and 12 paid holidays.
  • Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Project Engineer (Lead PE) for our Flight Controls System team located in Phoenix, AZ (Deer Valley). You will report directly to an Engineering Manager and work out of our Phoenix (Deer Valley), Arizona location on a hybrid schedule.

In this role, the Lead PE will be responsible for the successful execution of Flight Controls development programs. Lead PE serves as the primary engineering focal point for assigned programs and is accountable for the technical, cost, schedule, and risk performance of the engineering scope of work. Working closely with Program Management, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams, the Lead PE drives program execution from proposal and planning through certification, customer delivery, and program closeout.

This role is intended for experienced Project Engineers who possess the ability to independently lead complex programs with minimal management oversight while effectively influencing customers and stakeholders across multiple organizations.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead the successful execution of Flight Controls programs, ensuring achievement of technical, cost, schedule, quality, and customer objectives.
  • Serve as the primary engineering interface to customers, Program Management, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Independently manage engineering scope, planning, execution, risks, and deliverables with minimal management oversight.
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Systems, Software, Hardware, Safety, Certification, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations.
  • Drive identification, mitigation, and resolution of technical, schedule, cost, and program risks and issues.
  • Ensure compliance with company development processes, certification requirements, and program governance practices.
  • Support business growth through proposal development, engineering estimates, change requests, and customer engagements.
  • Mentor Project Engineers and provide leadership in the development of project management best practices within the Flight Controls organization.


Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience related to flight controls or related avionics programs.

WE VALUE
  • Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a PE.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. If you do not currently hold a PMP, you may be expected to obtain the certification through Honeywell Aerospace's sponsored PMP program.
  • Demonstrated leadership and project management skills with the ability to independently drive complex programs.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with customers, program management, and cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through development, integration, test, and certification activities.
  • Knowledge of DAL A avionics systems development, verification, validation, and certification processes with FAA, EASA, CAAC or other civil aviation certification agencies.
  • Experience integrating and testing DAL A avionics systems in laboratory, ground test, and flight test environments.
  • Experience supporting proposal development, customer pursuits, and business growth initiatives.
  • Passion for developing talent and driving a culture of accountability and execution excellence across engineering teams.

US PERSONS REQUIREMENT

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:

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.

About Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace is an American company that manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, auxiliary power units (APUs), and other aviation products. The company’s product portfolio includes space equipment, turbine engines, auxiliary power units, brakes, wheels, synthetic vision, runway safety systems and other avionics. President Barack Obama awarded a Honeywell employee the National Medal of Technology for his contributions to air flight safety technology. The company also owns a number of patents related to NextGen technology, aircraft windshields, turbochargers, and more. Honeywell Aerospace was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Joining Honeywell offers more than just job opportunities; it's a chance to grow with a company known for leadership in innovation and diversity. As a global leader, Honeywell is where your professional journey can reach new heights through a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

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