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Lead Project Engineer - Propulsion NPD

Honeywell Aerospace

Phoenix, AZ · Posted October 28, 2026

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About the job

The future is what you make it.

When you join Honeywell Aerospace, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all of our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

Honeywell Aerospace is launching the development of a new family of gas turbine engines that will help shape the future of the aerospace industry. The new family will be lighter, quieter, and more powerful while being 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel capable. Honeywell Aerospace is hiring engineers in the areas of design, analysis, controls, test, and project management to accomplish this challenging new feat. We are looking to hire individuals who thrive on thinking big, have an appetite for growth, and a passion for winning.

The HTF Project Engineering team has an immediate opening for a Lead Project Engineer with a strong engines background to support an exciting new engine development program. You will partner with world class engineers and leaders to plan and execute complex technical projects. You will organize and manage an interdisciplinary team to develop & deliver engine module requirements, designs, analysis, and hardware to support rig and engine development and certification testing. You will be responsible for achieving the technical deliverables while staying on schedule and on budget.

Estimate, plan and execute complex work packages in support of new product development programs.

Lead large, cross-functional teams through all aspects of design, analysis, requirements management, hardware, and test

As a requirements owner, interface with systems engineers and product engineers to develop, validate and manage technical requirements.

Partner with advanced technology to ensure relevant programs are aligned with program needs

Lead in-house manufacturing and supplier engagement activities, working with supply chain, manufacturing engineering and suppliers to ensure hardware is producible, meets cost objectives and supports the program technical and schedule objectives.

Coordinate with test teams to support development and certification engine tests.

Manage cost accounts analyze budgets, provide forecasts and track earned value

Develop and manage schedules and milestones. Drive Agile program planning and execution

Identify, characterize and develop plans to manage risks and realize opportunities

YOU MUST HAVE

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent sciences or engineering-based degree.

Direct experience with the design, development and certification of gas turbine engines, propulsion systems, engine installations or other complex mechanical products.

At least 10 years of relevant experience

US PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

WE VALUE

Knowledge of FAA or equivalent certification requirements for engines and/or aircraft.

PMP Certificate

Demonstrated ability to plan and execute technical programs, including budget and schedule estimation and resource planning; strong project management skills.

Systems engineering or requirements management experience.

Demonstrated ability to recognize cost and schedule risks before they can cause significant program impact, and the ability to develop and execute sound risk mitigation plans.

The initiative to embrace new technology and the drive to turn that technology into product

The ability to provide technical contributions essential to the successful completion of projects.

The ability to build and maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Excellent oral and written communications skills; the ability to convey complex messages clearly as appropriate for the topic and audience.

Proficiency in a second language

Ability to prioritize time and resources effectively.

Self-starters able to work with little supervision and take the initiative to get things done.

Tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to react quickly to changing scope.

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