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Senior Advanced Project Engineer - Military APUs

Honeywell Aerospace

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 11 days ago

    Highlights

    With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets - backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power. As a Senior Advanced Project Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will support the Engines and Power Systems (E&PS) organization within the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Project Engineering department.

    Numbers & Facts

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

    Description

    As a Senior Advanced Project Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will support the Engines and Power Systems (E&PS) organization within the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Project Engineering department. Specifically, you will primarily support an APU development project, as well as in-service APUs for USAF aircraft platforms.

    You will report to the Sr. Engineering Program Manager, and work out of our Phoenix site on a hybrid work schedule.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Meet technical performance measures and project-specific process requirements.
    • Plan and coordinate all aspects of the assigned engineering work scope.
    • Manage requirements, control scope, and execute baseline change management.
    • Execute projects within budget (including capital expenditures) and on schedule.
    • Utilize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and knowledge, which are critical for U.S. Government programs.
    • Achieve design-to-cost targets and design-for-manufacturability, testability, and reliability goals.
    • Ensure compliance with U.S. Government policies, procedures, and guidelines for new development programs.
    • Communicate project health and status to stakeholders, including CBT, M&PM, and Engineering Leadership.
    • Manage OEM customer relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and status reporting.
    • Work closely and effectively with Repair and Overhaul Engineers to address in-service issues.

    YOU MUST HAVE

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
    • Minimum of 5 years of mechanical systems engineering experience; knowledge of gas turbine engine technology is a plus.
    • Minimum of 2 years of Aerospace industry experience.
    • Experience leading complex engineering projects and managing budgets of >$500k.

    WE VALUE

    • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
    • Previous experience with the design, development, and certification of gas turbine engines is preferred.
    • Strong customer focus with a proven ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with U.S. Government customers.
    • Demonstrated track record of managing requirements and meeting commitments and schedules.
    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively influence customers, teams, and suppliers.
    • Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership and lead detailed project plans and budgets.
    • Ability to creatively resolve issues through the evaluation of technical data and risk assessments.
    • Ability to effectively manage priorities and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
    • Strong planning skills and experience using program management techniques to execute schedules and tasks.
    • Diverse technical background in aircraft systems integration is an asset.
    • Familiarity with technical publications related to gas turbine engines is preferred.
    • Operational knowledge and/or experience with legacy military APU applications is desirable.
    • Experience with inspection and repair procedures for in-service units is beneficial.
    • Strong understanding of EVMS requirements and U.S. Government program execution practices is a plus.
    • Demonstrated use of Six Sigma tools to support problem resolution and process improvement.

    U.S. 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.

    BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

    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/

    ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

    Join a company that''s reintroducing itself to the aviation community we''ve helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we''re launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

    Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world''s aircraft, your work here has reach that''s rare to find anywhere else.

    Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we''re shaping what comes next.

    Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

    ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT

    Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space - from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

    As aviation continues to evolve, we''re also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

    Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets - backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.

    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. Posting Date: August 26th, 2026.

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    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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