Senior R&D Manager – Autonomy, Cockpit Automation

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Lead, coach and develop a department of engineers and scientists working on autonomy, cockpit automation and related technology areas.

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeBrno • CzechiaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams and managing R&D projects focused on autonomy and automation technologies. Proficient in transitioning concepts into product development while ensuring compliance and effective communication across diverse stakeholders.

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Leadership In Engineering TeamsProject Portfolio ManagementTechnology Maturation ExpertiseExperience In Autonomy And AutomationClear Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

EngineeringR&DProduct DevelopmentRoboticsAI-Enabled SystemsDecision-Support SystemsHuman-Machine InteractionSafety-Critical DevelopmentCertification ProcessesComplex Systems Engineering

Soft Skills

Coaching And DevelopmentRelationship BuildingEffective CommunicationCollaborationStrategic Planning

Industry Keywords

AutonomyAutomationAerospaceAvionicsResearch PartnershipsPublic Funding FrameworksTechnology RoadmapsComplianceProduct TransitionEngineering Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach and develop a department of engineers and scientists working on autonomy, cockpit automation and related technology areas.
Develop technical talent, future leaders and engineering capabilities needed to mature technologies from concept toward product transition.
Set department priorities, objectives and execution plans in line with business strategy and technology roadmaps.
Manage project portfolio execution, staffing, budgets, resource planning and key risks across internally funded and collaborative R&D activities.
Work with business, product and engineering stakeholders to define technology scope and validate customer and operational relevance.
Create transition paths from research and proof of concept into product development.
Build and support collaboration with universities, research organizations, customers, suppliers and technology partners.
Promote disciplined engineering execution, appropriate documentation, compliance with applicable processes and effective communication across functions and regions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, automation, aerospace, avionics or another relevant technical field.
Significant experience in engineering, R&D or product development in autonomy, automation, robotics, AI-enabled systems, avionics, aerospace or another complex software- or systems-intensive domain.
Experience leading technical teams, projects or line organizations in a complex engineering environment.
Clear communication style, including the ability to explain technical scope, priorities and trade-offs to different audiences.
Experience with autonomy, automation, robotics, AI-enabled systems, human-machine interaction, decision-support systems or operator-assist technologies.
Understanding of technology maturation, safety-critical development, certification or regulated product environments, and transition from research into product development.
Experience with international collaboration, co-innovation projects, public funding frameworks or research partnerships.
Ability to build relationships across business, engineering, technology and external partner organizations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 vacation days per year
Meal allowance
Benefit Plus Cafeteria Card available to all employees
Life insurance coverage
Employer contribution to Pension saving scheme or long-term investment product (DIP)
Multisport Card
Makro Card
Discount at T-Mobile tariffs
Multiple discount programs in the partner network
Flexible working hours
3+ hybrid work arrangement
Recognition & Referral bonus programs
Employee Assistance Program
Honeywell Learning & Development Center with over 10,000 courses from Udemy
Frequent Employee Engagement activities
Global employee networks
Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and development
In-house and external learning platforms supporting development opportunities