Senior Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Lead cross-functional engineering teams through the planning and execution of avionics development programs .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading avionics development programs, applying Earned Value Management principles, and managing project scope and execution in compliance with aviation certification standards. Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and build relationships with stakeholders to ensure project success.

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Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationEarned Value Management (EVM)Aerospace Systems Project EngineeringAviation Certification ActivitiesRoot Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningProject Scope DefinitionTechnical Interface ManagementRisk Identification and MitigationProcess Improvement Implementation

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional Team LeadershipStakeholder CommunicationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Project

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Avionics DevelopmentFAA CertificationAerospace EngineeringGlobal Engineering Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional engineering teams through the planning and execution of avionics development programs
Define project scope, objectives, schedules, deliverables, and resource requirements
Develop and maintain project plans using Microsoft Project
Serve as the primary technical interface for customers, program managers, and key stakeholders
Support teams in resolving technical and program execution challenges
Monitor project performance against schedule, budget, and technical objectives
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to evaluate project health and performance
Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution activities
Manage project scope and baseline changes throughout the program lifecycle
Coordinate activities across engineering, certification, manufacturing, and business functions
Lead proposal development, statement of work creation, and cost-estimating activities
Provide project status updates to leadership, customers, and stakeholders
Build working relationships with customers, regulatory agencies, and internal teams
Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen project execution
Deliver FAA-certified avionics systems supporting safe and reliable flight operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace systems project engineering
U.S. Person requirement: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status, or ability to obtain an export authorization
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experience supporting aviation certification activities
Experience leading Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities
Advanced degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business, or a related field
Experience working in a global engineering environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Educational assistance
Parental leave
12 paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Relocation assistance may be available