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Are you an electronics or software engineer with experience co-ordinating projects? Or perhaps a project manager with experience managing electronics or software projects? If so, we want to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Project Engineer to join our Electronic Controllers team at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies in Yeovil.

Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are used on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components. Our hardware and software solutions help create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies.

Safer, More Fuel-Efficient Flying and Innovations for the Future of Aviation.

Key responsibilities

  • The Project Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, qualification and compliance of various aerospace electronic products from concept through to production.

  • The PE will be responsible for all aspects of the product development: Technical, Budget, Schedule, Scope of work and baseline control, Customer interface, Reporting within Honeywell, Compliance with all processes and procedures

  • As a leader, the PE will drive a team of diverse skillsets, backgrounds and abilities to achieve the successful conclusion of the development project, on time, on budget and of the highest quality.

  • This varied role calls for a wide range of technical and personal skills, determination, focus and application that brings with it a unique opportunity to develop a successful and rewarding career in a world renowned global aerospace company.

    Key skills and qualifications

  • Degree (BSc) or equivalent in electronics or aerospace engineering and DFSS Green Belt certification preferred.

  • The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in the digital and analogue electronics design lifecycle as well as the software design lifecycle, to an extent that inspires confidence in the design team being led.

  • Demonstrable experience in commercial or military aerospace governance standards, in particular RTCA/DO-160, DO-178 and DO-254. Experience in requirements and configuration management, quality standards and documentation to a level commensurate with aerospace products and techniques for ensuring built in quality and safety.

  • The applicant will be conversant with and have experience in all facets of project management and tools: Resource, cost and milestone planning via typical planning tools such as Microsoft Project; Risk management; Earned value; Baseline change management; Progress reporting into director level and Customers; Take responsibility for design and phase gate reviews

  • Experience with development of management operating systems for projects per AS9100 and Aerospace Procedures is a must.

    Our offer

  • Work for a well-known brand with a continued focus on innovation and growth.

  • Join a dynamic team where most leaders are promoted from within

  • A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future!

    #TheFutureIsWhatWeMakeIt

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