What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Advanced Project Engineer - Fuel Systems position at Honeywell Aerospace?
Job Description
Be part of a team assessing and driving achievement of program specific performance within Honeywell Aerospace Fuel Systems. You will be the technical leader and be the primary decision maker for program cost, schedule and technical issues. You will lead prioritization of work packages, design goals and objectives, and drive overall program performance.
As a Sr. Advanced Project Engineer – Fuel Systems here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in leading and managing advanced engineering projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery of high-quality solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute project plans, driving innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes.
In this role, you will impact the success of our engineering projects by providing technical expertise, managing resources, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
At Honeywell Aerospace, 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
Key Responsibilities
YOU MUST HAVE
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 Of Working For Honeywell Aerospace
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:
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. Job Posting Date: October 5, 2026
Sponsorship
We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity
U.s. Person Requirements
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.
Be part of a team assessing and driving achievement of program specific performance within Honeywell Aerospace Fuel Systems. You will be the technical leader and be the primary decision maker for program cost, schedule and technical issues. You will lead prioritization of work packages, design goals and objectives, and drive overall program performance.
As a Sr. Advanced Project Engineer – Fuel Systems here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in leading and managing advanced engineering projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery of high-quality solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute project plans, driving innovation and continuous improvement in engineering processes.
In this role, you will impact the success of our engineering projects by providing technical expertise, managing resources, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
At Honeywell Aerospace, 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
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrating technical knowledge of Mechanical Fuel Controls/EMIDS and technologies, including aircraft interface, sub-system, system and platform applications
- Providing mentoring/coaching and training for less experience engineers
- Using project management skills to effectively develop and interpret detailed Program Plans
- Work ISC Engineering activities when appropriate and write/consult on Engineering White Papers with IRB team on field issues
- Using tools such as Fault Trees, Fishbones, RCCA, and FMEAs to improve the organization and execution of failure investigations to drive to root cause
- Anticipating expectations of both internal and external customers, proactively provides status of technical issues in effective/timely manner and seeks feedback on service to continually make improvements
- Interface with the GBE in various random capacities, including:
- Roadmaps
- Technical volumes (proposals)
- Development Programs
- Proactively communicating status of issues to customers and within Honeywell using existing processes
- Making accurate decisions in high pressure situations with limited data; incorporating risk analysis in decision making
- Maintaining composure in stressful and changing environments; comfortable interacting with all levels of customer and Honeywell organizations from highly technical individuals to senior leadership
- Leading investigation teams with diverse backgrounds and encouraging others to pursue Customer Support and Honeywell objectives, even if issues are difficult or controversial.
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YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in technical disciplines such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
- 5 years direct engineering and/or technical experience in Mechanical systems.
- 5 years of experience interfacing with internal/external customers
- Leadership and team management skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies, advanced engineering software, and quality management systems
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and engineering best practices
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace or Mechanical) Experience leading technical teams or projects in aerospace or manufacturing environments
- Communication and situational leadership skills to facilitate and influence decisions with different levels (senior leadership to shop floor technicians)
- Ability to deal tactfully and confidently with internal and external customers at all organizational levels
- Multiple product experience
- Customer service mindset
- Ability to proactively evaluate circumstances and drive resolution of issues
- Self- motivated, results oriented and able to lead a team with little or no management oversight
- Ability to multi-task and be efficient and highly effective in completing work activities
- Rapid and accurate problem solver
- Demonstrated business acumen
- Interpersonal skills with ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Diplomatically communicate with the customer in a professional manner and find solutions to complex issues that support HON business directives and satisfy customer's needs
- Ability to think clearly and remain professional under stress induced and time pressured situations
- Ability to defuse high tension situations and is a settling influence in a crisis
- Computer skills including EXCEL, Word, Power Point, Python, TK-Solver, MS Project
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 Of Working For Honeywell Aerospace
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:
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program and educational assistance
- Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
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. Job Posting Date: October 5, 2026
Sponsorship
We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity
U.s. Person Requirements
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.