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Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges
When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers who make the things that make the future.
That means changing the way we navigate, communicate, and sense the world around us. In this role you will help advance research in quantum and optical sensing to introduce new products and improve state-of-the art commercial and defense aerospace technologies.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
We are looking for a talented and self-directed Project Manager to join Honeywell Aerospace's Advanced Sensing Technology group to help bring emerging technologies to the marketplace. We are committed to innovation, research, and development of novel technologies and are at the forefront of bringing emerging technology to real world applications.
You will report directly to our Sr R&D Manager, working out of our Plymouth, MN location on a Hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
As an Engineering Project Manager in Honeywell Aerospace's Advanced Sensing Technology group, you will use your experience in program management to help manage multiple projects in a fast-paced R&D environment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support a team that develops technologies in fields such as atomic clocks, atomic RF sensors, and photonics. You will have input into a variety of strategically important business-critical tasks in the growing field of quantum and optical sensing.
In this Project Engineering role, responsibilities include:

• Tracking and reporting on project schedules, budget, and key milestones
• Tracking programmatic metrics associated with earned value
• Managing capital equipment procurement and installation projects
• Performing administrative tasks with equipment suppliers, including managing service contracts and NDAs
• Interfacing with facilities, health and safety, and engineering for key safety and facility improvements
• Working with finance, contracts, procurement, and other support functions to make sure program work flows efficiently
• Managing various material inventories for program use
  

Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
• 8 years industry experience in project engineering, project management, or transferrable role.

WE VALUE

• Experience in an atomic or optical lab environment is a plus.
• Engineering background to effectively communicate with engineers on their project milestones and equipment needs
• Prior program management experience, including PMP certification is of value
• Extensive track record of navigating in a cross-functional corporate environment
• Experience using SAP for program and proposal support
• Experience with basic lab equipment
• Enthusiasm for learning about new technologies and engaging difficult logistical problems
• Experience managing capital equipment projects.
• Ability to work directly with sponsors and customers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding complex customer requirements and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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/
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
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.
ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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.
ABOUT HONEYWELL ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS
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
Honeywell Aerospace Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft - serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.
The annual base salary range for this position is $133,000 - $166,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
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 Posting Date: July 7th, 2026 #LI-Hybrid