Sr Advanced Project Engineer

As a Senior Advanced Project Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be instrumental in leading programs that integrate hardware, software, test, and manufacturing disciplines for advanced defense navigation products. You’ll own the technical plan, schedule, and cost performance across components and systems, and coordinate work spanning multiple teams and locations to deliver reliable, high‑precision solutions for defense and aerospace customers.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead systems product development projects, owning technical leadership, schedule, budget, milestones, and risk management.
• Direct multi‑discipline teams, often across locations, ensuring integrated plans and effective execution.
• Plan and manage work packages, develop integrated schedules, and apply EVMS to control cost/schedule across components and system developments; prepare, review, and approve technical deliverables.
• Coordinate design reviews (SRR, PDR, TRR, CDR, FCA/PCA, TIMs) and interface with internal leaders and external customers to drive decisions and maintain program momentum.
• Engage customers and suppliers as part of IPTs to align requirements, manage changes, and resolve issues; use influence internally and externally to attain milestones.
• Contribute to new business/pursuit activities, extending product lines and supporting capture with credible technical plans and estimates.

YOU MUST HAVE 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in technical disciplines such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• 6+ years of experience in project or systems engineering, specifically in defense navigation or related aerospace/defense systems
• Proven success leading multi‑discipline projects with system‑level scope
• Proficiency in project scheduling, budgeting, and EVMS
• Communication skills with experience engaging customers and suppliers and operating within Integrated Product Teams. 

WE VALUE 

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineeing or related fields
• Experience with GPS/INS and embedded navigation system architectures, sensor integration, and signal processing.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Familiarity with MBSE (Cameo/SysML), requirements management, modeling/simulation, and automated test methods.
• DOD Security Clearance or ability to attain one  

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.

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/
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. Job Posting Date: September 1, 2026 

Sponsorship

We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

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 U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.