As an Advanced Composite Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will participate in all phases of product development and serve as a technical point of contact for less experienced engineers.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule.
This position supports new and existing aerospace gas turbine products, engines, and assemblies involving composite structures, bonded assemblies, and advanced material systems, and will involve approximately 10-20% travel.
Responsibilities• Develop, characterize, and qualify composite material systems including prepregs, adhesives, resins, core materials, and reinforcement fabrics (carbon, glass, aramid).
• Support composite suppliers through manufacturing processes
• Evaluate composite defects and drive root‑cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Lead testing activities generate material allowables and validate process capability.
• Interpret engineering drawings and ensure composite process requirements are properly flowed down to suppliers.
• Support supplier assessments, audits, and development activities in alignment with Honeywell special process controls.
• Partner with ISC, Quality, SDE, Design Engineering, and suppliers to resolve composite processing issues and maintain production continuity.
• Generate and maintain process documentation, specifications, and fixed processes in alignment with Command Media and program requirements.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to early‑career engineers within Materials Engineering.
YOU MUST HAVE
•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
• 3 or more years of experience in composite materials or composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience with composite fabrication methods (layup, cure, bonding, molding) and associated inspection techniques.
• Familiarity with industry standards related to composite materials and processing.
• Understanding of mechanical behavior of composites, failure mechanisms, and material characterization.
WE VALUE
• Advanced degree in Materials Engineering or related field.
• Experience qualifying composite materials or supporting aerospace composite production.
• Experience with NADCAP audits, special process approvals, and supplier capability assessments.
• Hands‑on background in non-metallic materials, adhesive bonding, and surface preparation requirements.
• Familiarity with FEA, laminate theory, and classical composite analysis methods.
• Strong communication skills, ability to influence cross‑functional teams, and comfort interacting with internal and external suppliers.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or process‑improvement experience applied to composite manufacturing.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Due to U.S. export control laws, must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have protected status.
• Approximately 10–20% travel may be required.
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.
SPONSORSHIP
We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this job. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
BENEFITS
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.
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: 10/01/2026
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- At least 3 years of experience in composite materials or composite manufacturing processes
- Experience with composite fabrication methods, including layup, cure, bonding, and molding
- Experience with associated composite inspection techniques
- Familiarity with industry standards for composite materials and processing
- Understanding of composite mechanical behavior, failure mechanisms, and material characterization
- Advanced degree in Materials Engineering or a related field
- Experience qualifying composite materials or supporting aerospace composite production
- Experience with NADCAP audits, special process approvals, and supplier capability assessments
- Hands-on experience with non-metallic materials, adhesive bonding, and surface preparation requirements
- Familiarity with FEA, laminate theory, and classical composite analysis methods
- Lean, Six Sigma, or process-improvement experience applied to composite manufacturing
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have protected status under U.S. export control laws
- Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
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What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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