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Director Engineering - UAS/AAM

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Hybrid

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Job Description

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.

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:

Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft

Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying

Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Engineering to lead and develop a talented team of scientists, engineers, and technicians developing the next generation of products and technology for Honeywell Aerospace’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) business. You will leverage your technical experience and skills to guide your team to investigate and solve challenging technical problems as you develop and apply to UAS and AAM platforms next-generation avionics, actuation, flight control, environmental control, propulsion, and other technologies and products. You will use your leadership skills to motivate and guide teams that are designing new or modifying existing products, parts, and processes. Through extensive collaboration with customers and broader engineering teams, you will balance team workload and drive exceptional team performance with high impact for the business.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Guide, coach, and challenge engineering teams to effectively solve complex engineering problems.
Champion team engagement and guide self-directed Agile teams to continuously improve R&D effectiveness and velocity.
Accelerate innovation and growth while leading a team of talented, experienced managers, engineers, scientists and technicians
Partner with customers, technology strategists, offering managers, and broader engineering teams to guide and prioritize development efforts, ensure availability and development of appropriate resources and skills, and drive business growth.
Working with Sales, Program Management, and Portfolio Management, truly understand the “why” of customer business needs, and translate these into concrete development plans. Lead execution of these plans to delight customers, motivate the team, and achieve business objectives.
Drive organic and inorganic growth by working closely with Advanced Technology, Strategic Marketing, Honeywell Ventures, and Technical Strategy organizations to identify and champion next growth areas, and then leading technical teams to address these areas.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE
Bachelor’s Degree in science, engineering or related technical field, significant experience in engineering or R&D
15+ years overall engineering/R&D experience
Demonstrated leadership skills and achievements
Due to our government contracts, all applicants must be US Citizens.
WE VALUE
Master’s or PhD degree in science, engineering or related technical field
Experience with avionics, communications, flight control, actuation, and/or propulsion technologies and markets
Experience with safety standards, processes, and personnel
Experience with aviation airworthiness certification processes and terminology
Technical management experience.
Entrepreneurial experience in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable developing networks & building relationships
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Reliable and trustworthy with highest ethical standards
Flexible to work across cultures and time zones
Significant project or line management experience
Significant experience in engineering or related field
Understanding of industry standards and security practices
Experience in an Agile development environment
Ability to lead, motivate, develop and mentor others
Experience in the developement and certification of Advanced Air Mobility vehicles
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.

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
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.
Job Info
Job Identification 124271
Job Category Engineering
Posting Date 09/25/2026, 06:51 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations
21111 N. 19th Ave (Deer Valley), Phoenix, AZ, 85027, US
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