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Principal Product Definition Engineer - Gas Turbines

Honeywell Aerospace
  • Phoenix, AZ
    19 days ago

    Job Description

    This position reports to the manager of the Propulsion and APU Product Definition group within the Engines and Power Systems organization. The successful candidate will engage in Fan, Shaft, APU and other advanced technology concept studies along with competitive and roadmap assessments. System engineering support is needed to develop and optimize the conceptual propulsion and APU system studies that are part of IPDS Phase 0-2A.

    Turbofan activity is currently focused on IPDS Phase 2 of the HTF-NG concept with APU activity focused on both wide and narrow body applications along with small APU growth as well as roadmap assessments. Efforts will include support of proposals to win customer selection.

    The candidate will support and report out to key stakeholders within the Engines and Power Systems organization, including Business, Project, Technical, and the Advanced Technology organizations.

    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:

    • Bachelor''s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field
    • 10+ years of directly related or equivalent gas turbine system or aerospace systems experience

    We Value:

    • Prior experience with Propulsion, APU and Shaft configuration/trade studies desired
    • Experience generating Basis of Estimates (BOE's) for government programs desired
    • Experience in creating proposals and working directly with external customers desired
    • Strong understanding of gas turbine engine design and technology, founded on a command of engineering fundamentals
    • Well versed in gas turbine engine competitor products, technologies and industry trends
    • Specialization in a least one aspect of gas turbine design/technology
    • Strong decision-making capability, even with limited or ambiguous information
    • Experience working in teams; demonstrated leadership attributes preferred
    • Able to identify key factors in complex tradeoffs; assess them effectively to identify optimum system solutions
    • Mechanical systems based experience and perspective is desirable to provide solutions that capitalize on the breadth and depth of Honeywell''s product portfolio

    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.

    Engines & Power Systems:

    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

    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.

    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

    Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

    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.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop clear problem statements for technical disciplines and coordinate associated projects
    • Conduct architecture trade studies to develop technically optimized system based solutions which address market needs, maximize customer value and supports the Aerospace strategic plan
    • Evaluate and assess the next best alternative via competitive research and modeling
    • Assess customer value proposition
    • Develop technical proposal offering
    • Exercise project management skills including planning, estimating and scheduling
    • Prepare and conduct project status and presentations for leadership and external customers
    • Evaluate new concepts, practices, and approaches
    • Motivate cross-functional teams using interpersonal skills
    • Form strong working relationships with team members and customers
    • Take prudent risks, use appropriate assertiveness, resolve conflict tactfully and effectively
    • Display intense commitment and sense of urgency to exceed customer expectations

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop clear problem statements for technical disciplines and coordinate associated projects
    • Conduct architecture trade studies to develop technically optimized system based solutions which address market needs, maximize customer value and supports the Aerospace strategic plan
    • Evaluate and assess the next best alternative via competitive research and modeling
    • Assess customer value proposition
    • Develop technical proposal offering
    • Exercise project management skills including planning, estimating and scheduling
    • Prepare and conduct project status and presentations for leadership and external customers
    • Evaluate new concepts, practices, and approaches
    • Motivate cross-functional teams using interpersonal skills
    • Form strong working relationships with team members and customers
    • Take prudent risks, use appropriate assertiveness, resolve conflict tactfully and effectively
    • Display intense commitment and sense of urgency to exceed customer expectations

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPhoenix, AZ
    IndustryTravel, Transportation and Tourism
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1914
    Websitehttp://aerospace.honeywell.com/

    About Company

    Honeywell Aerospace innovates and integrates thousands of products and services to advance and easily deliver safe, efficient, productive and comfortable experiences worldwide.


    Our History

    The first autopilot in 1914, Charles Lindbergh’s first successful solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927, Amelia Earhart’s landmark flight in 1932, and the world’s first sonic boom in 1947, were all made possible because of aviation technology developed by Honeywell and its legacy companies.

    During World War II, the groundbreaking cabin pressurization system developed by Garrett, Honeywell’s integrated C-1 autopilot, and the Norden bombsight made high-altitude bombing first feasible. Sperry instruments and navigation gear, Bendix electronics, carburetors, wheels, and brakes, and Grimes lighting systems were widely used on World War II aircraft. These innovations were later implemented successfully in civilian aircraft, helping the post-war boom in passenger travel.

    In the 1950’s, Honeywell Aerospace and its legacy companies changed the face of flying with the development of the first gas-turbine engines and the ring laser gyroscope, which dramatically changed guidance and navigation forever. Sperry brought computer technology to the cockpit with electronic flight instrument systems, flight management systems and other digital technology, and Bendix introduced the first commercial weather radar system.Today, Honeywell Aerospace continues to innovate in the frontier of flight safety with traffic alert and collision avoidance technologies, the AlliedSignal Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System, and systems that help pilots avoid severe weather and hazards such as lightning and wind shear. We at Honeywell Aerospace are proud of our contributions to aviation history, but we’re just as proud of the history we’re making today.

    We have created the state-of-the-art integrated Aircraft Environment Surveillance System for the Airbus A380, and our advanced flight management, power distribution, pneumatic, and landing systems will help A380 operators reach new heights of performance and efficiency.

    We are a leading supplier of products and systems for Boeing commercial airplanes, and our integrated avionics system for the Boeing 777 sets a new technology and reliability standard. Today, we are part of the team working to define technology concepts for the next Boeing airplane, the super-efficient 777.

    The general, experimental, and light business aviation industries also turn to our respected Bendix/King range of communication and navigation avionics, weather radars, flight controls, flight information services, and other products and services that help make flying safer, more affordable, and more enjoyable.

    Honeywell Aerospace continues to work to improve the capabilities of military forces, developing systems that power unmanned vehicles, avionics for jet fighters, weapon sensors for precision targeting, and upgrades that extend the lives of proven aircraft and vehicles. We’re part of the Lockheed Martin team working on the Joint Strike Fighter program, and we’re proposing a wide range of systems for the Army’s Future Combat System.

    For more than 40 years, Honeywell technology has helped with the exploration and creation of opportunities in space. Our products have been integral to Neil Armstrong’s first step on the moon, and to every manned mission to space since. Today, the Space Shuttle is equipped with Honeywell’s Multifunction Electronic Display Subsystem, and we’re reaching into the future of space technology, with our work for the anticipated shuttle successor, the Orbital Space Plane, the International Space Station, and our contributions toward creating a permanent orbiting scientific laboratory and workspace.

    As powered flight begins its second century, Honeywell Aerospace continues to make history with leading technology, reliable products and systems, superior service, and dedicated employees. The contributions of Honeywell, its legacy companies, and five generations of employees, have advanced the science of aviation to make flying the world’s safest form of transportation, while helping to protect our nation and explore the universe. We look forward to continuing our long tradition of developing and delivering innovative aviation systems that meet the current, and anticipate the future, needs of the customer.

    Skills

    • Aerospace Engineeringunmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Aircraft Pilotingunmatched
    • Aviation Industryunmatched
    • Brand Marketing (Branding)unmatched
    • Competitive Analysis/Strategyunmatched
    • Competitive Researchunmatched
    • Conflict Resolutionunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Electronicsunmatched
    • Gas Engineeringunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
    • International Salesunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product Engineeringunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Proposal Developmentunmatched
    • Proposal Writingunmatched
    • Propulsionunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Trade Studiesunmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched
    • Value Analysisunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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