Principal Project Engineer

An ideal candidate applies their technical knowledge and structured project leadership techniques to leverage their formal education, technical training, supporting skill sets, and prior work experience to continuously reduce project risks throughout execution. This position is expected to operate independently as a project task lead, as an individual contributor, as a technical consultant, as a project champion, and as structured product development mentor for the engineering staff.

This is a high exposure position for a technically competent product development leader looking for an opportunity with matrix management responsibilities to take things to the next level. Continuous improvement is the expectation and the norm. This is not a position for passive individuals needing daily task guidance or micro-management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly contribute to and successfully drive completion of program milestone deliverables such as Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), System Requirements Review (SRR), System Design Review (SDR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), Qualification Readiness Review (QRR), and Production Readiness Review (PRR).

• Work with Systems Engineers to incorporate traceable hardware requirements, software requirements, use cases, and acceptance test procedures to direct and coordinate development activities and meet customer contract requirements.

• Work with SMEs to directly support the creation of project documentation such as work estimates, project plans, resource loaded schedules, requirements specifications, interface control documents, acceptance test procedures, design assurance test procedures, operational models, and other contractually defined development deliverables.

• Lead risk reduction planning, maintain decision matrixes, journalize development rationale information, and secure project artifacts using designated enterprise database tools and storage systems.

• Lead meetings onsite, in-person, and remotely with various video conferencing tools.

• Perform related or other supporting engineering work assignments as business needs require.

• Travel infrequently to off-site domestic locations as needed (0-10%).

YOU MUST HAVE

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the physical sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics

• More than five (5) years of experience working with electronics design, development, and/or manufacturing of electronics systems.

• More than five (5) years of experience working within stage-gate, structured product development, and/or regulated environments.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or the ability to obtain company sponsored PMP certification within 6mo of employment start.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, strong interpersonal skills, proven analytical and root cause analysis capabilities, advanced problem-solving ability

• Demonstratable experience and proficiency with MS Project or the ability to develop independent proficiency withing 6mo of employment start.

• Experience knowledgably presenting technical information verbally, physically, and digitally to Customers, Senior Staff, and Subject Matter Experts

• Ability to obtain and maintain a company sponsored security clearance.

WE VALUE

• Master of Science (MS) degree in an Engineering discipline

• Experience deriving and managing requirement statements.

• Ability to drive technical teams to design and develop products using industry standard system engineering and project management tools and techniques.

• Self-sufficient, self-directed functional task management with strong attention to detail and acumen for delivering projects on time and on schedule.

• Familiarity with operations and quality management within an AS9100 development and manufacturing environment.

• Experience with DOORS NexGen or similar requirements management tool is a significant benefit.

• Experience with Cameo or similar model-based system engineering (MBSE) tool is a significant benefit.

• Experience with Jira or similar task management tool is a significant benefit.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio.

• Ability to operate a computer and other standard office technology.

• Ability to proficiently write and verbally communicate clearly and effectively in English.

• Ability to work under deadlines and constraints while successfully multitasking across multiple program schedule and budget requirements.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.

About us:

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.

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.