Lead Product Test Engineer

About the role

The APU/Shaft/Altitude/Component Test team is part of Engines & Power Systems Engineering Test Services (ETS). The team plans and executes gas turbine engine and component testing for turboshaft propulsion engines and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), supports test facility and test equipment upgrades/maintenance, and contributes to Engineering Transformation initiatives that improve operational performance and accelerate delivery of quality test data.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain test technical requirements, plans, and specifications; advise program and functional leadership on technical approach, risks, and issue resolution.
• Develop and approve technical content, commitments, and cost/schedule inputs for proposals, work authorizations, and change orders within assigned scope.
• Lead cross-functional test execution, coordinating across engineering disciplines, operations, technicians, and facility stakeholders to deliver test objectives.
• Drive facility and test equipment upgrades, maintenance plans, and reliability improvements to maximize operational uptime and throughput.
• Capture and coordinate with peer test teams and Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) on test process improvements and shared resource utilization (people, equipment, facilities).
• Ensure Safety, Integrity, and Compliance in all test operations, including hazard identification, procedural adherence, and configuration control.
• Mentor and develop team capability in engine test processes, technical rigor, and execution discipline.
• Provide onsite leadership; support off-shift execution as needed to meet test schedule demands; support occasional remote testing for special programs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must Have 8+ years of engineering experience (Mechanical, Aerospace, Test, Project) and/or hands-on mechanical test experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, science, technology, or mathematics.
• We Value Experience with gas turbine engine and/or component testing (APU and/or turboshaft preferred).
• Experience planning and executing capital programs (facility/test cell/test equipment).
• Knowledge of mechanical measurement and instrumentation (torque, thrust, temperature, speed, pressure, vibration, etc.).
• Experience with test equipment and facility operations, including maintenance planning and reliability improvement.
• Control systems familiarity, especially facility control systems and transient behaviors of test systems.
• Demonstrated ability to define and execute test plans that meet technical requirements within cost and schedule constraints.
• Strong execution under schedule pressure while maintaining technical rigor and safety.
• Experience with requirements management, validation, and verification.
• Agile program/project management experience.
• Able to manage multiple priorities concurrently; strong judgment on “critical few” issues and driving closure.
• Strong communication, customer/stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
• Demonstrated collaboration across functions and organizational levels; ability to drive cultural and transformational improvements.
• Strong mentoring and influencing skills; comfort operating in ambiguous environments and creating structure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams).

About Us

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. 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