Advanced Project Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Honeywell Aerospace Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.
As an Advance Project Engineer, you will be the leader of a software team assessing and driving achievement of program specific performance for multiple parallel projects, working closely with Project Engineers from other groups and the Program Managers. You will partner with the technical resource managers, assist with staffing, and be the primary focal for program cost, schedule, and technical issue coordination and escalation. You will lead prioritization of work packages, design goals and objectives, and drive overall program performance. You will work with the team that brings the electronics hardware up and provides the low-level embedded software to the application team. Your work will extend to every product in the entire electronics world of aerospace by joining our Software Center of Excellence Organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex engineering projects from initiation to completion
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
- Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Project execution, escalation and performance management
- Project schedule and milestone development/management
- Risk/opportunity development and management
- Drive clear communications between Technical leaders
- Optimize the team through procedural improvements and automations
- Driving SW quotation estimate efforts and approvals
- Facilitating various teams to solutions and agreement
- Drive and improve project engineering practices for Software groups
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Science or Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- 2 years experience in project engineering functions.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget
- Solid leadership and project management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Travel, up to 10%, may be expected.
WE VALUE
- Business acumen - knowledge of current and emerging practices, methods, and information relating to discipline and application, within Aero and the larger industry
- Diverse teaming and collaboration/facilitation skills
- Trusted Advisor relationship with Customers
- Skill to influence others to accept new concepts, practices, deploy new approaches
- Significant experience in project planning and coordination, especially familiarity with Platform Hardware/Software processes and practices
- Familiarity with Space and Defense project management and secure practices
- Software development experience
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
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.
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 OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell Aerospace employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off for vacation, and Paid Holidays.
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 9/10/2026