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Sr Advanced Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace

Minneapolis, MN · HybridJob$135–169K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$135–169K/yr
Location
Minneapolis, MNHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Sr Advanced Project Engineer will lead advanced aerospace engineering projects from concept through completion, manage engineering support activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on project requirements, schedules, and deliverables. The role also involves driving technical innovation and problem-solving, supporting team development, and applying engineering expertise to improve product performance and reliability. The position is based in Minneapolis on a hybrid work schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Aerospace Engineering PrinciplesProject ManagementTechnical Problem-SolvingAerospace Design ToolsProject Management ToolsRegulatory ComplianceAerospace Quality StandardsCross-Functional Team LeadershipAnalytical SkillsStrategic ThinkingInnovationAerospace Industry StandardsCommercial Navigation Products

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Technical Discipline5+ Years Aerospace Project Engineering Experience1+ Year Inertial Reference System Development ExperienceAdvanced Degree in Aerospace or Related FieldU.S. Person

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

As a Sr Advanced Project Engr here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in providing advanced engineering support for various projects and initiatives. You will lead and manage a team of engineers, ensuring the successful execution of engineering support activities and the delivery of high-quality solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute project plans, ensuring that all engineering support requirements are met.

You will report directly to our leadership team and you’ll work out of our Minneapolis, MN location on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the advancement of aerospace technologies by overseeing project execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying your expertise to solve challenging engineering problems that enhance product performance and reliability.

At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture

  • Lead and manage advanced aerospace engineering projects from concept through completion.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, schedules, and deliverables.

  • Drive technical innovation and problem-solving to meet challenging aerospace engineering goals.

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace project engineering or related systems engineering roles.

  • 1 year of experience working inertial reference system development programs.

WE VALUE

  • Strong knowledge of aerospace engineering principles, project management, and technical problem-solving.

  • Proficiency with aerospace design and project management tools, and experience in driving complex engineering projects to completion.

  • Experience with regulatory compliance and quality standards specific to aerospace industry.

  • Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale aerospace projects.

  • Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and ability to innovate in a fast-paced environment.

  • Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and emerging technologies.

  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

  • Familiarity with the Commercial Navigation portfolio of IRU / AHRS / ADIRU products.

Salary Pay Range

The annual base salary range for this position is $135,000.00 - $168,500.00. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

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.

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/

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.

ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS

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

Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.

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: 11/4/2026

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How this job compares

Set against the 5,190 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$135–169K/yr
  • Minnesota median$89–129K/yr90 salary ranges
  • US median$96–144K/yr2,756 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $152K, is 41% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($108K) — in the top quarter of Project Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 111 open Project Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 5,190 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,018 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,168 of the 5,190 open Project Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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