As the Chief Engineer for the Next Generation Systems Line of Business (LOB), you will provide high-level technical direction, strategic guidance, and scientific leadership across products and systems within the organization regarding research. This is a pivotal role that will develop and integrate comprehensive product strategies while ensuring alignment with the company’s technical objectives. You are expected to collaborate with senior technical experts and external partners to address key scientific questions, resolve technical challenges, and incorporate new technologies.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
- Provides overall Next Gen technical direction and vision in collaboration with Core Lead, Functional and Program Leadership.
- Provides top level technical objectives and requirements for key constraints and guardrails, key milestones with dates, key dependencies, key risks and opportunities.
- Creates a technical integration plan across the Core Leads, and deconflicts Core Lead plans, projects and technologies.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive product strategy to address key scientific questions and challenges
- Interfaces with senior level technical partners internally and externally and serves as the ACP technical representative.
- Serves as a senior technical mentor and consultant for the organization.
- Has deep understanding of long-term technical needs while balancing immediate technical solutions with the technical team.
MUST HAVES
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Technology or a related field or equivalent experience and 15 years of experience in design, development, test, qualification, certification, and in-service product support in area of expertise.
- Deep understanding of current and future technology trends in ACP Core Technology areas and their application to future products and capabilities.
- Leadership in scientific research with extensive experience driving complex research and technology development.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences. Strong project management experience with the ability to balance near-term execution with long-term innovation objectives.
- Proven ability to influence, align, and drive decision-making across multidisciplinary teams and senior leadership.
WE VALUE
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop senior technical talent, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
- Ability to anticipate technology disruptions and identify opportunities that create competitive advantage.
- Track record of driving innovation while maintaining technical rigor, quality, and operational excellence.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS
U.S. citizenship is required due to contractual requirements.
The annual base salary range for this position is $178,000- $222,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell consider 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.
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.
ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT
At Honeywell Aerospace Advanced Cryogenic Platforms (ACP), our outstanding team of thinkers, innovators, and doers helps shape the future. We build environments and technologies that meet our customers' needs. The groundbreaking scientists, engineers, and professionals who comprise our agile group possess the flexibility of a start-up, supported by the strength and investment of Honeywell Aerospace.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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