Advanced Project Engineer - Aircraft Fuel Systems

The future is what you make it.

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies is seeking an Advanced Project Engineer who is ready to imagine, design, and develop innovative products and systems as part of a highly collaborative, high-performing engineering team. In this role, you will work across Honeywell Aircraft Fuel Systems engineering teams to develop solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You will be involved in every stage of the product lifecycle, from concept through production, working alongside a team of skilled professionals whose expertise drives the success of our engineering programs.

Location: South Bend, IN or Rocky Mount, NC
Work Schedule: Hybrid

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.

• Apply strong technical expertise in fuel controls, servo valves, and related technologies, including aircraft interfaces, subsystems, and platform-level applications.
• Develop and manage detailed program plans, including creating engineering estimates to support new business opportunities.
• Support Phase 6 (production) engineering activities for the Rocky Mount, NC manufacturing facility, including travel up to 25% as needed.
• Lead structured failure investigations using tools such as Fault Tree Analysis, Fishbone diagrams, RCCA, and FMEA to identify root cause and drive corrective actions.
• Anticipate the needs of internal and external customers by proactively communicating technical issues, providing timely updates, and seeking feedback for continuous improvement.
• Partner with the business team in key areas, including product strategy roadmaps, technical proposal development (volumes), and development programs.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with customers and internal teams using established Honeywell processes.
• Make sound, timely decisions in high-pressure situations with limited data, applying risk-based thinking and engineering judgment.
• Maintain composure and effectiveness in fast-paced, changing environments while engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from technical contributors to senior leadership.
• Collaborate across diverse teams, driving alignment and encouraging progress toward customer and business objectives, even in complex or sensitive situations.
• Work independently with guidance from senior and lead engineers as needed.
• Focus on building deep technical expertise and product knowledge through hands‑on project experience.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• 2+ years experience in applying advanced design, development, evaluation, and quality control techniques to complex engineering projects.
• 2+ years experience managing engineering projects autonomously and without supervision.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

We are not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas in this job.

• Unlimited vacation plan with no preset maximums.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Medical and prescription insurance plans.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Dental and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance for every employee.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401(k) match.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Parental leave.
• 12 paid company holidays.
• Care support for your family.
• Legal and financial assistance.
• Perks and discounts.