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Sr Advanced Project Engineer - Propulsion Engines

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Phoenix, AZ
Senior level
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Phoenix, AZ
Senior level
Leads complex propulsion-engineering projects from design and development through testing and in-service support. Serves as the engineering leader for assigned scope, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules, budgets, risks, resource constraints, and technical requirements. Leads trade studies and root-cause corrective-action activities, engages technical experts, drives cost and variation reduction, and communicates project status to internal and external customers.
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As a Sr. Advanced Project Engineer – Propulsion Engines, here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be responsible for managing and executing engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and you will play a key role in driving project success through effective planning, coordination, and communication.

You will report directly to our Sr. Program Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the successful execution and delivery of complex engineering projects, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, test and in-service support activity, on schedule, on budget and in compliance with all technical requirements
  • Expected to serve as the single point engineering leader for the assigned scope
    • Lead a diverse cross functional team to accomplish the scope
    • Escalate effectively with leadership and cross-functionally across the organization
  • Strong commitment to customer satisfaction
    • Bias toward creative thinking and innovation in product design and approach to everyday work
    • Implement design-to-cost and variation-reduction strategies
    • Promote and build strong team working relationships
    • Manage within very difficult resource constraints
    • Identify gaps and risks on behalf of the team
  • Leverages technical experts to review the technical work of the team
  • Leads trade studies and RCCA activities
  • Communicate project status with internal and external customers
Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 5+ years directly related engineering experience in the design, development, manufacture, and/or test of gas turbine engines or similarly complex mechanical systems
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex engineering projects

WE VALUE

  • Prior experience leading gas turbine engine design, development and support activities
  • Experience with project management tools and methods relevant to leading engineering projects
  • Demonstrated bias for action and ability to work independently
  • Prioritizes time and resources effectively

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/


U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS 

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements


ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE 

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution. 

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.


ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board. 
As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets — backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com


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: August 28, 2026


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