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Lead R&D Engineer/Scientist - Electric Power & Hybrid Propulsion

Honeywell Aerospace

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    15 plus years of electric power systems, including power generation, conversion, distribution and control design, analysis and testing experience including project management, Basic knowledge of gas turbine and integration with starter/generators. In addition, the selected candidate will work with Army, Airforce, Navy, DARPA and other customers to seek & bid for new technologies and product development opportunities that are aligned with Honeywell Aerospace strategic plans.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhoenix, AZ
    IndustryTravel, Transportation and Tourism
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1914
    Websitehttp://aerospace.honeywell.com/

    Description

    This position provides opportunities for Engineering Leadership on existing and new high power density motor and generator systems programs. Responsibilities will include managing programs w/ budgets >$3M/year including planning, execution, and reporting to Internal & External Customers. In addition, the selected candidate will work with Army, Airforce, Navy, DARPA and other customers to seek & bid for new technologies and product development opportunities that are aligned with Honeywell Aerospace strategic plans

    YOU MUST HAVE

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
    • 15 plus years of electric power systems, including power generation, conversion, distribution and control design, analysis and testing experience including project management,
    • Basic knowledge of gas turbine and integration with starter/generators
    • Design & analysis experience by using modern methods (e.g. modeling and simulation) characterized by continuously increasing leadership & decision-making responsibility
    • Strong knowledge of integration and testing for complex electric power systems integration and testing
    • Must be a US person (US citizen or US permanent resident) due to US export control laws and regulations

    WE VALUE

    • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with proven record of electromechanical systems integration or equivalent
    • M.Sc. in Engineering
    • Technical expertise in Gas Turbine and/ or Electric Power Systems (Generation, Conversion, Distribution and Utilization Equipment) for development of new technologies
    • Design for Six Sigma Certification
    • Project Management including leadership, project initiation, planning, scheduling, cost management, control, and close-out skills
    • Familiarity with Integrated Product Development System (IPDS)/ Process
    • Specific skills in SAP, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
    • Verbal & Written Communication skills including presentation and documentation
    • Persistent in the face of failure, confident in the face of ambiguity, innovative in the face of challenge, and relentless in the drive to success
    • Demonstrated leadership capabilities working with all aspects of engineering, project, and customer management, along with supporting functional organizations.
    • Skill to track key performance metrics for measuring improvements in engineering design quality and deliver, and ability to improve processes.
    • Strong decision-making capability, even with information that is limited or ambiguous.
    • Ability to drive development of a responsive organization, which consistently meets technical, schedule and budgetary commitments.
    • Able to develop and deploy a high-performance team of engineers, mentors and coaches to maintain a high level of performance and employee satisfaction.
    • Process focused, with capabilities to identify and implement process improvements. Utilizes Six Sigma and program management tools as appropriate within the IPDS framework to effectively manage engineering projects. Prioritizes time and resources effectively. Solves difficult problems successfully. Communicates and listens effectively, forms strong working relationships within Honeywell Aerospace, and with customers, suppliers, and partners. Above all, demonstrates strong decision-making capability, even with information that is limited or ambiguous.

    BENEFITS

    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/

    POSTING TIMELINE

    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.

    THE BUSINESS

    Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:

    • Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world''s aircraft
    • Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
    • Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

    With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms - bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

    U.S. CITIZENSHIP 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

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    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Team Leadership and Team Building:

    • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

    • Technical Leadership:

    • Drive engineering team's technical decisions, providing expertise and direction in the development of cutting-edge power technology solutions.

    • Lead program adherence to technology development processes and phase gates

    • Ensure the application of robust systems engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle.

    • Programmatic Leadership:

    • Oversee project execution to ensure deliverables are met within defined scope, schedule, and budget.

    • Actively manage risks and address challenges to maintain project momentum and alignment with strategic objectives.

    • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and reports to communicate progress and facilitate decision-making

    • Collaboration and Communication:

    • Maintain effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure project goals are understood and met.

    • Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery and innovation.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Team Leadership and Team Building:

    • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

    • Technical Leadership:

    • Drive engineering team's technical decisions, providing expertise and direction in the development of cutting-edge power technology solutions.

    • Lead program adherence to technology development processes and phase gates

    • Ensure the application of robust systems engineering principles throughout the project lifecycle.

    • Programmatic Leadership:

    • Oversee project execution to ensure deliverables are met within defined scope, schedule, and budget.

    • Actively manage risks and address challenges to maintain project momentum and alignment with strategic objectives.

    • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and reports to communicate progress and facilitate decision-making

    • Collaboration and Communication:

    • Maintain effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure project goals are understood and met.

    • Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to enhance project delivery and innovation.

    About Company

    Honeywell Aerospace innovates and integrates thousands of products and services to advance and easily deliver safe, efficient, productive and comfortable experiences worldwide.


    Our History

    The first autopilot in 1914, Charles Lindbergh’s first successful solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927, Amelia Earhart’s landmark flight in 1932, and the world’s first sonic boom in 1947, were all made possible because of aviation technology developed by Honeywell and its legacy companies.

    During World War II, the groundbreaking cabin pressurization system developed by Garrett, Honeywell’s integrated C-1 autopilot, and the Norden bombsight made high-altitude bombing first feasible. Sperry instruments and navigation gear, Bendix electronics, carburetors, wheels, and brakes, and Grimes lighting systems were widely used on World War II aircraft. These innovations were later implemented successfully in civilian aircraft, helping the post-war boom in passenger travel.

    In the 1950’s, Honeywell Aerospace and its legacy companies changed the face of flying with the development of the first gas-turbine engines and the ring laser gyroscope, which dramatically changed guidance and navigation forever. Sperry brought computer technology to the cockpit with electronic flight instrument systems, flight management systems and other digital technology, and Bendix introduced the first commercial weather radar system.Today, Honeywell Aerospace continues to innovate in the frontier of flight safety with traffic alert and collision avoidance technologies, the AlliedSignal Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System, and systems that help pilots avoid severe weather and hazards such as lightning and wind shear. We at Honeywell Aerospace are proud of our contributions to aviation history, but we’re just as proud of the history we’re making today.

    We have created the state-of-the-art integrated Aircraft Environment Surveillance System for the Airbus A380, and our advanced flight management, power distribution, pneumatic, and landing systems will help A380 operators reach new heights of performance and efficiency.

    We are a leading supplier of products and systems for Boeing commercial airplanes, and our integrated avionics system for the Boeing 777 sets a new technology and reliability standard. Today, we are part of the team working to define technology concepts for the next Boeing airplane, the super-efficient 777.

    The general, experimental, and light business aviation industries also turn to our respected Bendix/King range of communication and navigation avionics, weather radars, flight controls, flight information services, and other products and services that help make flying safer, more affordable, and more enjoyable.

    Honeywell Aerospace continues to work to improve the capabilities of military forces, developing systems that power unmanned vehicles, avionics for jet fighters, weapon sensors for precision targeting, and upgrades that extend the lives of proven aircraft and vehicles. We’re part of the Lockheed Martin team working on the Joint Strike Fighter program, and we’re proposing a wide range of systems for the Army’s Future Combat System.

    For more than 40 years, Honeywell technology has helped with the exploration and creation of opportunities in space. Our products have been integral to Neil Armstrong’s first step on the moon, and to every manned mission to space since. Today, the Space Shuttle is equipped with Honeywell’s Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem, and we’re reaching into the future of space technology, with our work for the anticipated shuttle successor, the Orbital Space Plane, the International Space Station, and our contributions toward creating a permanent orbiting scientific laboratory and workspace.

    As powered flight begins its second century, Honeywell Aerospace continues to make history with leading technology, reliable products and systems, superior service, and dedicated employees. The contributions of Honeywell, its legacy companies, and five generations of employees, have advanced the science of aviation to make flying the world’s safest form of transportation, while helping to protect our nation and explore the universe. We look forward to continuing our long tradition of developing and delivering innovative aviation systems that meet the current, and anticipate the future, needs of the customer.

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