Technical Project Engineer
Posted 17 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Technical Project Engineer – Avionics Systems”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsProject Management Professional
Field of studyEngineering, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Aerospace Engineering, Business, Systems Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Senior Technical Project Engineer – Avionics Systems
Location: Deer Valley, Phoenix, AZ
Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Relocation Assistance: Available
Lead Critical Avionics Development Programs
Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Senior Technical Project Engineer – Avionics Systems to lead the planning and execution of engineering programs within our Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) organization.
In this role, you will partner with engineering, program management, certification, and customer teams to deliver FAA-certified avionics systems that support safe and reliable flight operations. You will be responsible for driving project execution, managing technical and program risks, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
Reporting directly to the Director of Project Engineering, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of avionics products used throughout the global aerospace industry while collaborating with teams across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Why Join Honeywell Aerospace?
- Lead complex avionics development programs with meaningful technical and business impact.
- Work on established aerospace products that support flight safety, navigation, communication, and surveillance.
- Collaborate with global engineering teams and industry-leading technical experts.
- Grow your leadership skills while managing cross-functional engineering projects.
- Benefit from a flexible hybrid work environment with relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams through the planning and execution of avionics development programs.
- Define project scope, objectives, schedules, deliverables, and resource requirements.
- Develop and maintain project plans using Microsoft Project.
- Serve as the primary technical interface for customers, program managers, and key stakeholders.
- Support teams in resolving technical and program execution challenges.
Program Execution
- Monitor project performance against schedule, budget, and technical objectives.
- Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to evaluate project health and performance.
- Lead risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution activities.
- Manage project scope and baseline changes throughout the program lifecycle.
- Coordinate activities across engineering, certification, manufacturing, and business functions.