Job Description
Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an F-35 Program Deputy to support the F-35 Program Director, Customer Program Managers, and Development Program Managers across the Power and Thermal Management System (PTMS), Wheels and Brakes (W&B), and Inertial Navigation System / Tactical Navigation System (INS/TNS) production, sustainment, and development portfolios. This high-visibility role offers broad exposure to the Honeywell Aerospace Defense business and provides the successful candidate with an opportunity to contribute directly to one of the world’s most advanced defense aviation programs.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Proposal, Contracting, and Order Execution
- Support proposal development, customer fact-finds, negotiations, and related contracting activities.
- Maintain SharePoint and Teams repositories for required program artifacts, including proposals, fact-find materials, negotiation records, MOUs, MPOs/POs, and Lockheed Martin/Honeywell part-number listings.
- Manage the order-release process from MPO/PO release in Exostar through CSR sales-order creation and PO acceptance.
- Serve as the Exostar certificate liaison and coordinate required access to SIE, Exostar, and JDL for program uploads and submissions.
- Complete and streamline customer-specific forms and documentation, including F260 international-content requests and related materials.
Government Property, Compliance, and Reporting
- Act as the Government Property liaison by coordinating KBR GAM engagement, responding to customer requests for active Government Property on new purchase orders, and verifying Government Property released on each MPO.
- Maintain Teams sites and document repositories to support export compliance, audit readiness, and disciplined record retention.
- Manage Industrial Participation SDRL reporting and CFM reporting in Nav.
- Maintain data assertions and serve as the SDRL burndown focal point for assigned program activities.
Program Operations and Customer Support
- Support depot piece-part modelling and coordinate inputs with Lockheed Martin counterparts.
- Develop, document, and maintain Customer Business Team work instructions, including processes for engineering invoice billing, Exostar access requests, and F260 form submissions.
- Support AOP/STRAP planning, SRO activities, and Risk and Opportunity management.
- Manage team-lead schedules and coordinate the transition of this responsibility from Finance.
- Coordinate lead-time and capacity updates with the customer and help drive lead-time reduction initiatives.
- Maintain current charge-number listings for Customer Program Managers and Program Managers.
- Manage the B&P budget and support disciplined tracking of program funding activities.
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
- 3+ years experience in the Aerospace industry.
- PMI certification or be committed to obtain within 6 months sponsored by Honeywell Aerospace
- Proven track record of successfully completing projects on time and within budget
WE VALUE
- Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in engineering or business
- Honeywell Global PE/PM Academy graduation
- Proven business and financial acumen
- Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to think strategically while tactically setting and achieving goals
- Attention to detail and ability to effectively prioritize tasks
- Adaptability and flexibility to manage changing project requirements
- Experience with Honeywell's IPDS process
- Experience with resource-loaded scheduling and critical path analysis
- Experience with Earned Value Management
- Strong technical writing and executive presentation skills
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Experience in risk management and problem solving
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
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.
The annual base salary range for this position in Torrance, CA is $126,000-$157,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace 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.
Benefits Of Working For 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/
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 The Business Unit
CORPORATE
CONTROL SYSTEMS
ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS
ENGINES & POWER SYSTEMS
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
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. Posting Date: 7-October-2026
