Honeywell

Lead R&D Engineer/Scientist - Electric Power & Hybrid Propulsion

Honeywell • $130K — $155K *
Phoenix, AZ 85032Hybrid
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
  • 15+ years of experience in electric power systems management
  • Basic understanding of gas turbine operations and starter/generator integration
  • Experience with modern design methods such as modeling and simulation
  • Strong background in integration and testing of complex electric power systems
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to export control regulations

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor engineering teams to foster collaboration and innovation
  • Drive technical decisions for developing advanced power technology solutions
  • Oversee project execution, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence
  • Manage project risks and address challenges to maintain momentum
  • Develop comprehensive project plans and communicate progress effectively
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to enhance project delivery

Benefits

  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) match along with flexible spending 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
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position provides opportunities for Engineering Leadership on existing and new high power density motor and generator systems programs. Responsibilities will include managing programs w/ budgets >$3M/year including planning, execution, and reporting to Internal & External Customers. In addition, the selected candidate will work with Army, Airforce, Navy, DARPA and other customers to seek & bid for new technologies and product development opportunities that are aligned with Honeywell Aerospace strategic plans

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Team Leadership and Team Building:
    • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Technical Leadership:
    • Drive engineering team's technical decisions, providing expertise and direction in the development of cutting-edge power technology solutions.
    • Lead program adherence to technology development processes and phase gates
    • Ensure the application of robust systems engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Programmatic Leadership:
    • Oversee project execution to ensure deliverables are met within defined scope, schedule, and budget.
    • Actively manage risks and address challenges to maintain project momentum and alignment with strategic objectives.
    • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and reports to communicate progress and facilitate decision-making
  • Collaboration and Communication:
    • Maintain effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure project goals are understood and met.
    • Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery and innovation.


Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
  • 15 plus years of electric power systems, including power generation, conversion, distribution and control design, analysis and testing experience including project management,
  • Basic knowledge of gas turbine and integration with starter/generators
  • Design & analysis experience by using modern methods (e.g. modeling and simulation) characterized by continuously increasing leadership & decision-making responsibility
  • Strong knowledge of integration and testing for complex electric power systems integration and testing
  • Must be a US person (US citizen or US permanent resident) due to US export control laws and regulations


WE VALUE
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with proven record of electromechanical systems integration or equivalent
  • M.Sc. in Engineering
  • Technical expertise in Gas Turbine and/ or Electric Power Systems (Generation, Conversion, Distribution and Utilization Equipment) for development of new technologies
  • Design for Six Sigma Certification
  • Project Management including leadership, project initiation, planning, scheduling, cost management, control, and close-out skills
  • Familiarity with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS)/ Process
  • Specific skills in SAP, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Verbal & Written Communication skills including presentation and documentation
  • Persistent in the face of failure, confident in the face of ambiguity, innovative in the face of challenge, and relentless in the drive to success
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities working with all aspects of engineering, project, and customer management, along with supporting functional organizations.
  • Skill to track key performance metrics for measuring improvements in engineering design quality and deliver, and ability to improve processes.
  • Strong decision-making capability, even with information that is limited or ambiguous.
  • Ability to drive development of a responsive organization, which consistently meets technical, schedule and budgetary commitments.
  • Able to develop and deploy a high-performance team of engineers, mentors and coaches to maintain a high level of performance and employee satisfaction.
  • Process focused, with capabilities to identify and implement process improvements. Utilizes Six Sigma and program management tools as appropriate within the IPDS framework to effectively manage engineering projects. Prioritizes time and resources effectively. Solves difficult problems successfully. Communicates and listens effectively, forms strong working relationships within Honeywell Aerospace, and with customers, suppliers, and partners. Above all, demonstrates strong decision-making capability, even with information that is limited or ambiguous.


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.

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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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Size
99,000 employees
Market Cap
$143.4 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$4.7 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
-2.6%
Revenue
$32.6 billion
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