Honeywell

Principal Product Definition Engineer - Gas Turbines

Honeywell$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in gas turbine or aerospace systems
  • Strong understanding of gas turbine engine design and technology
  • Experience in making proposals and engaging with external customers
  • Prior experience with Propulsion and APU configuration/trade studies

Responsibilities

  • Develop clear problem statements for technical disciplines
  • Conduct architecture trade studies for optimal system-based solutions
  • Evaluate and assess competitive alternatives through research
  • Assess customer value proposition effectively
  • Develop technical proposal offerings for key stakeholders
  • Plan, estimate, and manage projects using project management skills
  • Prepare and present project status to leadership and customers

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on advanced technology concept studies
  • Engagement in cross-functional teams with diverse expertise
  • Visibility among key stakeholders in the Engines and Power Systems organization
  • Potential for career growth in a leading aerospace company
  • Involvement in significant projects that shape the future of aerospace propulsion
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position reports to the manager of the Propulsion and APU Product Definition group within the Engines and Power Systems organization. The successful candidate will engage in Fan, Shaft, APU and other advanced technology concept studies along with competitive and roadmap assessments. System engineering support is needed to develop and optimize the conceptual propulsion and APU system studies that are part of IPDS Phase 0-2A.

Turbofan activity is currently focused on IPDS Phase 2 of the HTF-NG concept with APU activity focused on both wide and narrow body applications along with small APU growth as well as roadmap assessments. Efforts will include support of proposals to win customer selection.

The candidate will support and report out to key stakeholders within the Engines and Power Systems organization, including Business, Project, Technical, and the Advanced Technology organizations.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop clear problem statements for technical disciplines and coordinate associated projects
  • Conduct architecture trade studies to develop technically optimized system based solutions which address market needs, maximize customer value and supports the Aerospace strategic plan
  • Evaluate and assess the next best alternative via competitive research and modeling
  • Assess customer value proposition
  • Develop technical proposal offering
  • Exercise project management skills including planning, estimating and scheduling
  • Prepare and conduct project status and presentations for leadership and external customers
  • Evaluate new concepts, practices, and approaches
  • Motivate cross-functional teams using interpersonal skills
  • Form strong working relationships with team members and customers
  • Take prudent risks, use appropriate assertiveness, resolve conflict tactfully and effectively
  • Display intense commitment and sense of urgency to exceed customer expectations


Qualifications

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.

Must Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field
  • 10+ years of directly related or equivalent gas turbine system or aerospace systems experience

We Value:
  • Prior experience with Propulsion, APU and Shaft configuration/trade studies desired
  • Experience generating Basis of Estimates (BOE's) for government programs desired
  • Experience in creating proposals and working directly with external customers desired
  • Strong understanding of gas turbine engine design and technology, founded on a command of engineering fundamentals
  • Well versed in gas turbine engine competitor products, technologies and industry trends
  • Specialization in a least one aspect of gas turbine design/technology
  • Strong decision-making capability, even with limited or ambiguous information
  • Experience working in teams; demonstrated leadership attributes preferred
  • Able to identify key factors in complex tradeoffs; assess them effectively to identify optimum system solutions
  • Mechanical systems based experience and perspective is desirable to provide solutions that capitalize on the breadth and depth of Honeywell's product portfolio

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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