Honeywell Principal RD Engineer 

United States 

510608106

As a Principal Research and Development (R&D) Engineer/Scientist here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for developing the next generation of turbine engine-based propulsion and power systems for the aerospace industry. By collaborating with customers and Honeywell engineering teams, you will define products and support technology development roadmaps to meet customer requirements. You will be a technical focal point across Honeywell Aerospace Technologies engineering teams creating solutions and systems that meet the evolving needs of our customers. You will provide Program Management leadership to execute internal and external programs that define the propulsion and power systems needed by our customers. You will utilize your engineering background and systems engineering fundamentals to manage integrated product teams. You will leverage advanced tools and techniques to deliver high-impact business results while serving as a technical leader and coach to other engineers and technology stakeholders.

You will report directly to our Sr. Engineering Manager for Advanced Propulsion and Power Systems and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location on a Hybrid work schedule.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead government and airframer customer pursuits for advanced turbine engine based propulsion and power systems including hybrid electric systems
• Lead program planning supporting internal and external customers including development of SOW, schedule, resource plans, cost estimates, and risk assessments
• Manage 1-3 programs simultaneously with >$2M total annual expenditures
• Execute advanced engine conceptual design collaborative work preceding and/or resulting from customer pursuits.
• Establish program technical requirements, statement of work, sales contracts, program charter, and work breakdown structure
• Setup and initiate programs and institute Program Management Operating Systems to ensure contract execution within cost and schedule constraints while achieving technical objectives
• Utilize the Honeywell Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and subject matter expertise to assess project performance, identify risks early, and implement effective corrective actions
• Align technologies to Engines and Power Systems business product development roadmaps and assess readiness using TRA methodology
• Effectively manage intellectual property through the timely submittal of patent disclosures
• Lead internal and external reviews and technical interchange meetings with customers

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar Engineering field
• 10+ years of experience in gas turbine engine development, production, or field sustainment
• Proven track record of technical leadership in cross-functional teams of engineers, scientists, or technicians
• Strong communication and presentation skills

WE VALUE

• Gas turbine engine thermodynamic analysis experience
• Gas turbine engine conceptual design experience
• Airframe propulsion, power, and thermal management systems engineering experience
• Advanced engineering degrees
• Experience with government agencies in the pursuit of externally funded Science & Technology programs
• Program Management (PM) or Project Engineering (PE) or functional support experience in product or technology development
• Program Management or Project Engineering experience with external customers
• Experience in turbine engine manufacturing and functional design areas ranging from aerodynamics, thermal/mechanical, materials and processes, thermodynamics, controls, test, and systems engineering
• Ability to identify problems and significantly improve or change existing methods and techniques to mitigate risks
• Ability to influence internal and external parties to deliver advanced tools, methodologies, and system designs
• Experience with SAP, Teamcenter, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Program management knowledge including earned value management (EVM)
• Honeywell EVM training certification
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries, build relationships quickly, and deal with ambiguity
• Self-motivation and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• DoD Secret Clearance

• JOB ID: HRD240609
• Category: Engineering
• Location: 111 S 34th St.,Phoenix,Arizona,85034,United States
• Exempt
• Due to US export control laws, must be a US citizen, permanent resident or have protected status.