Sr Advanced Project Engineer, Gas Turbine Engines

About the role

You will report directly to our Project Engineering Manager and work out of our Phoenix Engines location on a hybrid work schedule. For the first 90 days, new hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite Monday through Friday. As a Senior Advanced Project Engineer, Gas Turbine Engines, you will play a critical role in a high-priority B-52 Stratofortress development program focused on designing, testing, and fielding a new auxiliary power unit (APU). This senior-level role involves planning and implementing design as well as design verification, including analysis, APU qualification, and flight testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and coordinate advanced engineering activities related to gas turbine engine development.
• Support the creation, review, and maintenance of qualification and test documentation.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure program milestones are met.
• Participate in verification and testing phases, including flight testing of gas turbine engines, to validate performance and compliance.
• Drive innovation in engineering solutions to improve product performance and meet program requirements.
• Facilitate communication and coordination across multiple teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery.

Requirements

You must have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• Strong background in gas turbine engine development.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in engineering or related roles.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project coordination skills.
• Familiarity with aerospace engineering principles, project management, and product lifecycle management.
• U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected status under asylum/refugee status, or ability to obtain export authorization) due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations.

We value:

• Advanced engineering degrees such as Mechanical Engineering (ME) or Electrical Engineering (EE).
• Experience in risk management.
• Knowledge of earned value management systems (EVMS).
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and quality assurance processes in aerospace.

Benefits

• 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.

About Honeywell Aerospace

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.

The Honeywell Aerospace business unit provides products and services 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 passengers. 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.

Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power, and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets—backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.