Senior Advanced Test Engineer

Aero Test is a group of engineers and technicians within Engines & Power Systems’ Engineering Test Services (ETS) organization. We plan and execute gas turbine engine component, sub-assembly and core engine tests for all Propulsion engines and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). We are currently supporting new gas turbine engine technology development and test Facility Upgrades. We are leading and supporting various Engineering Transformation initiatives focused on delivering the data our customers need under accelerated schedules.

As a Senior Advanced Test Engineer here at Honeywell, you will lead a team, provide technical expertise, and ensure smooth operations in our business unit. Your skills will drive project success and business growth. You will report directly to our Senior Test Engineer Manager, and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on an On-site work schedule.

The Senior Advanced Test Engineer will lead test coordination, program test estimates, facility design and capital projects for one or more product lines and as such will be accountable for the preparation, coordination, and execution of Engines and Power Systems (E&PS) Aero test requests – quality data being the key deliverable to our customers. Additionally, this role will lead facility and test equipment design and maintenance for a wide variety of components, sub-assembly or core engine test programs/projects.

Laboratory Engineers within Test Services work with a wide variety of stakeholders in all aspects of test facility design and maintenance, test equipment design, configuration and upkeep, test planning and test execution. An Engineer in this role will leverage their knowledge of engineering processes, discipline, and tools to estimate, plan and execute tasks and projects related to the development of Honeywell engines.

This role also mentors and trains the cross functional team to achieve all objectives for the engine test programs, utilizing demonstrated experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for technical decision making, including, without limitation, coordinating technical requirements with customers, and advising leadership and customers on all technical aspects and issues to achieve all technical requirements.
• Approves technical content, technical commitments, and associated cost and schedule for all proposals or change orders (internal or external).
• Mentors and trains the team to achieve all objectives for the Aero test programs, utilizing demonstrated experience.
• Drive upgrades and maintenance of Engineering Test Services facilities and equipment to maximize facility and equipment uptime while optimizing return on investment.
• Coordinate with peer groups and Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) regarding improvement and utilization of shared resources (people, equipment, and facilities).

MUST HAVE

• 5 plus; years Engineering (Mechanical, Test, Project) and/or Test experience (hands-on).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• The ability to work off-shift (2 nd and 3 rd shift) – Shifts may change depending on the test under execution.

WE VALUE

• Gas turbine combustion testing experience.
• Capital program planning and execution experience.
• Strong background and experience in defining a test program plan to achieve development risk reduction requirements within budget and schedule constraints.
• Experience with Gas Turbine Components and sub-assembly Test Facilities and equipment required to operate them.
• Experience with Control Systems, especially facility control system and transient behaviors of test systems.
• Demonstrated ability to execute quickly under strict schedule constraints while still achieving technical objectives.
• Background in requirements management, validation, and verification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) and Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
• Comfortable working on many projects at the same time.
• Able to identify the critical few issues on any effort and drive them to resolution to assure success.
• Skilled change agent with proven ability to drive…