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Honeywell · 1 day ago

Director Engineering Project Management

San Diego, CA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

13+ years exp

Honeywell is a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions. The Director of Project Engineering serves as the Senior Leader responsible for technical execution and engineering planning across Defense Systems Development Programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high technical standards.

AerospaceElectronicsInformation TechnologyInnovation ManagementManufacturingService Industry

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and drive the execution of all development programs for Defense Systems engineering teams, providing direction, mentorship, and support to engineers

Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment that encourages innovation and excellence

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of all Defense Systems projects, ensuring they meet technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and timelines

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables

Drive the development and integration of Defense Systems technology into EW, Radar and Communication based programs and projects for both Defense and Space environments, addressing all operational and technical challenges

Ensure systems engineering principles and best practices are applied throughout the project lifecycle

Contribute to the strategic vision and roadmap for Defense Systems technical solutions and product development ensuring adherence to NPI revenue targets

Identify emerging trends and opportunities in Defense and Space Electronics technology in EW, Radar and Communications

Liaise with customers and stakeholders to understand their needs and gather feedback for continuous improvement of Defense Systems technical and manufacturing solutions

Present technical concepts and project updates to executive management and customers

Ensure all engineering activities align with regulatory standards, safety requirements, and industry best practices

Manage risk assessments and define mitigation strategies for Defense Systems projects

Qualification

Systems EngineeringProject ManagementLeadershipAerospace ExperienceDefense ElectronicsRF EngineeringCustomer EngagementCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics

13 years' experience in the Engineering or Project Engineering discipline

8 years' leadership experience with oversight of multi-discipline engineering development teams in a high-tech manufacturing company

10 years' experience in aerospace, defense electronics, mission systems, or related high-reliability domains

Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen due to contractual requirements

Preferred

Master's Degree or 20 or more years' experience in a technical specialty or Engineering Leadership role

13 or more years' experience in program or project management

Active Secret Security Clearance

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, communicate complex technical concepts, and influence decision-making at executive and customer levels

Experience driving results in a matrix organization

Well versed in RF system level requirements across multiple domains, including EW, COMMS, RADAR

Experience in Radio Frequency/ Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or Software based program execution

Experience working in classified development environments or programs with complex security constraints

Experience working directly with DoD, military, or prime contractor customers. Foreign military and commercial experience is also a plus

Experience with government programs, proposal development, secure environments, or technology road mapping