Honeywell

Sr Advanced Project Engineer - Propulsion Systems

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field (STEM) from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in gas turbine engines or aerospace systems.
  • Project management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as project engineer and manage cost accounts for the demonstration program.
  • Own budget, schedule, and milestones for engine and rig tests.
  • Manage hardware fabrication, sourcing, inspection, assembly, and test operations.
  • Oversee laboratory projects to achieve demonstrator test objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address challenges and escalate issues as needed.
  • Lead planning for major aspects of the full-scale development program.

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 vacation, personal, and sick time.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join a high-impact engineering team driving innovation in advanced propulsion systems. The Honeywell Aerospace Turbofan Engines Growth & Test project team within Engines & Power Systems is seeking a Senior Advanced Project Engineer to drive rig and engine test projects that will demonstrate integration of technologies critical to the development of the next generation of commercial turbofan engines.

In this role, you'll work with highly cross-functional teams to plan and execute a highly visible demonstrator program. You'll coordinate with owners of engine modules to ensure designs implemented to meet test objectives; with sourcing, and internal manufacturing to hold to test schedules; and with the rigs and lab groups to ensure the test article is built to specification, installed in the lab facility, and run to the appropriate test plan on time. You may also manage other rig tests in support of a major engine development program.

You will report directly to the Director of Engineering, and you will work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule.

Relocation assistance support may be provided.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the project engineer and project cost account manager for the demonstration program.
  • Own budget, schedule, milestones and accomplishment of technical deliverables in support of engine and rig tests.
  • Manage the operating system for driving hardware fabrication, sourcing, inspection, instrumentation, assembly and test.
  • Oversee rig, laboratory and facilities projects required to accomplish the core demonstrator test objectives
  • Work with a cross-functional team to overcome challenges, break barriers and drive escalation where needed to protect the program.
  • Lead estimating and planning for significant aspects of a major full-scale development program.


Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
  • Minimum of 5 years engineering experience in design, development, test and/or certification of gas turbine engines, engine control systems or other aerospace systems.
  • Project management experience.

WE VALUE
  • Experience leading complex technical projects that require interfacing with cross-functional teams and with external customers and suppliers.
  • Superior interpersonal and communications skills; ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience.
  • Strong project management skills, including experience in budget and schedule management, risk management and earned value management.
  • Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make progress in the face of limited resources and information.
  • Ability to provide significant technical contributions essential to the successful completion of projects.
  • Experience managing customer or supplier relationships
  • Strong organizational skills, and demonstrated persistence in following actions to closure.
  • Strong technical experience in propulsion systems and gas turbine engines
  • Good working knowledge of Part 33 and Part 25 certification
  • A demonstrated passion for winning and the ability to act with urgency
  • The ability to prioritize time and resources effectively
  • Tolerance of ambiguity, and the ability to set direction in a dynamic environment

U.S. PERSON 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.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

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. Posting Date: September 3rd, 2026.

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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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