Principal Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Lead teams in development of proposals, statements of work and associated cost estimates .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including defining project scope, managing timelines and budgets, and leading cross-functional teams in the Aerospace industry. Proficient in Earned Value Management (EVM) and risk management, with a focus on continuous improvement and technical mentorship.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)Earned Value Management (EVM)Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)CNS Products ExperienceFAA/EASA Certified Commercial Avionics Systems Development

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Hard Skills

Project Scope DefinitionCost EstimationResource ForecastingRisk ManagementBaseline Change ManagementTechnical GuidanceAnalytical Problem-SolvingContinuous Improvement InitiativesMicrosoft ProjectCross-Functional Team Leadership

Soft Skills

CollaborationAttention to DetailAdaptabilityFlexibilityMentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

Gold Level EVMS CertificationProject Management Professional Certification (PMP)

Industry Keywords

AerospaceCNS ProductsFAAEASACommercial Avionics Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams in development of proposals, statements of work and associated cost estimates
Serve as the technical point of contact for customers and the program manager
Define and implement project scope, objectives, and deliverables
Prepare schedules and resource forecasting in Microsoft Project
Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics
Lead risk management to identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery
Control scope growth through baseline change management
Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders to provide project updates and address concerns
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and practices
Lead and manage a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship
Work across functional boundaries with internal and external customers and certification agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in electrical or software engineering
Minimum 8 years of project experience or technical CM role developing FAA/EASA certified commercial avionics systems in the Aerospace industry
Must be a U.S. Person for export control work
Experience with CNS products and PE processes
Gold Level EVMS certification or Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
Ability to lead teams to fast, practical solutions using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Adaptability and flexibility to manage changing project requirements
Passion for innovation and continuous learning
Able to travel to customer and internal Honeywell meetings both domestic and international
Advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Educational assistance
Parental leave
12 paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Performance-driven salary
Opportunity to work alongside dedicated experts on technology advancing aviation