Principal Project Engineer-Avionics

Phoenix, AZFull-timePosted Jul 1, 2026

Honeywell's Anthem Integrated Flight Deck is the Future of Flight 

Honeywell Anthem is the industry's 1st Cloud-Connected "always-on" Integrated Cockpit system, featuring cloud-native communications, navigation, and surveillance systems, powered by a flexible software platform that can be customized for virtually every type of aircraft, from passenger planes and business aircraft to defense, general aviation and the rapidly emerging class of Advanced Air-Mobility (AAM) vehicles. 

Honeywell’s newest and most advanced Flight Deck will herald a new age of aviation where connectivity will help enable true autonomy.   

Honeywell's Anthem is breaking new ground in Avionics design and pilot-machine interface, with the goal of making pilots’ jobs easier, safer and more intuitive. Anthem allows pilots to configure their own cockpit based on mission and phase of flight. Our revolutionary Anthem Integrated Flight Deck delivers unparalleled levels of connectivity, a modern and intuitive user interface, and a highly scalable, customizable design - bringing flexibility, clarity, and simplicity to an industry that demands precision. #Anthem 

It’s not just an upgrade—it’s the next era of flight.  

As a Principal Project Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace Anthem Avionics, you will play a critical role in prioritization of work packages, design goals and objectives, and drive overall program performance.  You will be the planning and execution leader for Honeywell Aerospace Anthem customer projects and be the primary decision maker for program cost, schedule and technical and tactical execution for complex systems and solutions that drive innovation, safety, and efficiency in the aerospace industry. You will work within cross-functional teams on cutting-edge projects that transform the way aircraft operate. Your experience in systems and project engineering will be instrumental in shaping the future of aerospace technology.

You will report directly to one of our Next-Gen Avionics Engineering Directors and you'll work out of our north Phoenix, Arizona location on a hybrid work schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Global Project Methodology
  • Technical leadership
  • Project planning and execution of Honeywell Aerospace proprietary customer programs
  • Feature Definition

YOU MUST HAVE: 

    •  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Systems or Computer Science degree
    •  10+ plus years of relevant engineering experience 

WE VALUE:  

  • Experience with integrated avionics systems and complex system-of-systems architectures
  • Knowledge of industry regulations, certification standards, and compliance processes
  • Business acumen, including familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and program financials
  • Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-disciplinary engineering programs
  • Strong ability to operate with minimal supervision and make high-impact decisions
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong understanding of change management and configuration management

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT: 
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylum or refugee status in the U.S, or have the ability to obtain an export authorization. 
 

BENEFITS

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/

POSTING TIMELINE

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.

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.

 

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