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Sr Advanced Project Engineer

Job in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, 60019, USA
Listing for: Honeywell Aerospace
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 135000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 135000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

As a Senior Advanced Project Engineer in Advanced Power Systems at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be part of a team that drives innovation and R&D projects aligned to the Engines and Power Systems strategic business unit. Key technical focus areas are the architecture definition, component and materials development, and demonstration for advanced auxiliary power units for next‑gen narrow‑body aircraft and hybrid electric turbo generator controls and system development for urban air mobility platforms.

This position will be a key focal within the APS project engineering team to ensure research and development projects are resourced and executed on time and within budget. You will report directly to a Sr Technical Engineering Manager and work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule. In this role, you will impact the development and delivery of cutting‑edge aerospace technologies, contributing to Honeywell Aerospace’s reputation as a leader in the aerospace industry and enhancing customer satisfaction through superior project execution.

Responsibilities
  • Support and lead architecture definition
  • Maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), track project milestones, and ensure adherence to strict technical requirements
  • Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as necessary to achieve project goals
  • Complete monthly budget and schedule updates (CAM activities)
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
  • Communicate with team leadership and the customer regarding program status
Qualifications – Must Have
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
  • Technical knowledge of gas turbine engine propulsion or power systems, components, and materials
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in project, systems, or test engineering
Qualifications – We Value
  • Hands‑on background in new product development, research and development, or aerospace testing
  • Technical knowledge of hybrid electric power systems and controls
  • Proficiency in project management tools, methodologies, earned value management and critical path management
  • Program/control account management skills and working knowledge of SAP
  • Experience in leading cross‑functional teams, managing projects, and working effectively across geographic and cultural boundaries with minimal direction
  • Strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills, both oral and written
  • Experience solving technical problems utilizing analytical thinking
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to analyze and solve complex and ambiguous problems
  • Experience developing scopes of work and managing customer interface
Benefits
  • Salary: $135,000 – $170,000 annually (Base)
  • Employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Educational Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
  • 12 Paid Holidays

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.

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