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Plymouth, MNJob$156–196K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
Honeywell Aerospace seeks an experienced Project Engineer to lead development of guidance sensors with the design team and partner with Integrated Supply Chain. The role leads project planning, customer and program communications, schedule and budget monitoring, risk management, baseline change control, and process improvement. Candidates must have a technical bachelor’s degree, at least 10 years of relevant experience, manufacturing and new product introduction experience, and US-person status for export-control work.
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Full job description
Seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead the next generation guidance sensors with the design team in Minneapolis Minnesota to meet the high demand of reliable and efficient navigation systems in Defense, Space, Commercial, and Industrial markets partnering with our Integrated Supply Chain organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead teams in development of proposals, statements of work and associated cost estimates.
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Serve as the technical point of contact for customers and the program manager.
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Define and implement project scope, objectives, deliverables, prepare schedules and resource forecasting in Microsoft project.
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Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
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Lead a robust risk management process to identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery.
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Contain scope growth though robust baseline change management.
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Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders to provide project updates and address concerns.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and practices.
YOU MUST HAVE
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as engineering or related field.
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Minimum 10 years of experience in project engineering or technical CAM roles in the Aerospace industry or a highly standardized industry.
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Must have experience in manufacturing environment and new product introduction.
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Must have good executive presentation skills.
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Must be a US person for export control work.
WE VALUE
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Management of cross-functional, multi-site projects.
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Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
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Ability to lead teams to fast, practical solutions using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
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Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
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Adaptability and flexibility to manage changing project requirements.
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Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
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Advanced degree preferred.
US PERSONS REQUIREMENTS:
Due to contractual requirements and compliance with US export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a US Person, a US citizen, or a US permanent resident.
The annual base salary range for this position in Minnesota is $156,000-196,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace 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.
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:
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Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
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Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
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Employee assistance program and educational assistance
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Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
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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.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,190 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$156–196K/yr
- Minnesota median$89–129K/yr90 salary ranges
- US median$96–144K/yr2,756 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $176K, is 63% 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.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Braun Intertec Corporation10 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 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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