Honda Motors

Senior Principal Engineer - Space Technology Development

Honda Motors • $125K — $150K *
Raymond, OH 43067In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering)
  • Around 10 years of relevant experience
  • Prior experience in aerospace or space systems development, especially with NASA
  • Experience leading systems engineering activities in space programs
  • Familiarity with space hardware/software development and NASA approval processes

Responsibilities

  • Align engineering activities with program objectives and customer needs
  • Develop and enforce a Safety & Mission Assurance framework
  • Establish U.S. development and testing capabilities for model builds
  • Lead the development of a high-performing U.S. engineering organization
  • Standardize and improve engineering development processes
  • Facilitate technology transfer from Japan to U.S. engineering teams

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and regional bonus opportunities
  • Manager lease car program covering car, maintenance, and insurance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx benefit plans
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Company-paid disability coverage
  • 401K plan with company match and additional contributions
  • Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
  • Growth opportunities with training and education reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

  • This position will establish and lead engineering and technical development targeted for the U.S. space industry by building a high-performing engineering organization, transferring critical technologies and expertise from Japan, and establishing the facilities, capabilities, and processes needed to drive advanced development and long-term competitiveness.


Key Accountabilities

  • Serve as technical leader aligning engineering activities with program objectives, customer needs, quality expectations, and long-term business growth.
  • Develop, implement, and oversee a Safety & Mission Assurance framework that meets space industry expectations and regulatory requirements and ensure product reliability, risk mitigation, and compliance
  • Identify, establish, and scale U.S. development and testing capability both internally and externally to support model build, testing, and evaluation
  • Establish and lead a high-performing U.S. engineering organization by hiring, developing, and mentoring technical talent across multiple disciplines to support long-term product and capability growth
  • Define, standardize, and continuously improve engineering development processes including systems engineering, configuration management, design reviews, verification/validation, and readiness gate criteria to transform automotive development capabilities into space-qualified development processes
  • Drive successful technology and know-how transfer from Japan to the U.S. ensuring engineering teams fully understand the design intent, processes, standards, and system-level technical integration


Citizenship requirement

  • Applicants for this role must be a US citizen, to qualify.


Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

    • A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (e.g. Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field)
  • Minimum Experience:
    • Around 10 years of relevant experience.
    • Prior experience in aerospace or space systems development and working with NASA or equivalent space agencies preferred.
    • Other job-specific skills:
    • Prior experience leading systems engineering activities in space programs.
    • Experience in space hardware and/or software development, space experiments / investigation design, or space mission execution.
    • Familiarity with NASA or the US space industry development and program approval processes


Travel requirements

  • This position may require upto 25% travel annually - combining domestic and international.


Workstyle

  • This is an onsite job. One remote workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval.


What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:
  • Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
  • Regional Bonus (when applicable)
  • Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
  • Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
  • Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Career Mobility
  • Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
  • Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:
  • Lifestyle Account
  • Childcare Reimbursement Account
  • Elder Care Support
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Community Service and Engagement Programs
  • Product Programs

About Honda Motors

Honda Motors is a leading manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The company was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and has since grown to become one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Honda Motors is known for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, with a focus on developing environmentally friendly vehicles. The company operates in over 30 countries and has a strong presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Learn more about Honda Motors
Size
204,035 employees
Market Cap
$41.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
NASDAQ
HMC
* Ladders Estimates

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