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.
Job Description:
- Develop tools, implement physics-based algorithms and methodologies that automate repetitive system modeling analysis tasks and bring productivity benefits.
- Physics Modeling: Apply deep knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, propulsion principles, and flight mechanics to create high-fidelity aerospace system simulations tools.
- Maintain regression testing suits to ensure the mathematical accuracy and stability of internal performance codes.
- Gather tool requirements by collaborating directly with Performance & Operability, aerodynamicists, thermal engineers, and flight test teams.
- Technical Documentation: Write, review, and publish comprehensive engineering reports detailing model architectures, validation data, and analysis results
Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications:
- Should possess a Masters/Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/Aerospace engineering discipline with 5-8 years of experience.
- Knowledge of System performance preliminary design tools like NPSS, TMAT, GasTurb or others can be an advantage.
- Knowledge of thermodynamics, gas turbine performance and 1D modeling & simulation of dynamic systems.
- Knowledge of operation of aircraft propulsion Engine/APU
- Experience in using any Proprietary/Commercial gas turbine performance simulation software
- Strong demonstrated skills in MATLAB/Simulink. Specifically, MATLAB coding and C , C++ , Python, AI/ML frameworks, Simulink modeling expertise are advantageous.
- System thinking and ability to view a problem from a system's perspective.
- Familiarity with 6-Sigma and Lean Product development tools and procedures
- Experience with configuration management tools such as GIT/Clear case/Bit Bucket.
- Strong English communications skills (Oral & Written)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- 5-8 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of thermodynamics, gas turbine performance, and 1D dynamic-system modeling and simulation
- Knowledge of aircraft propulsion engines and APUs
- Experience using proprietary or commercial gas turbine performance simulation software
- Strong MATLAB and Simulink skills, including MATLAB coding and Simulink modeling
- Knowledge of preliminary system performance design tools such as NPSS, TMAT, or GasTurb
- Experience with C, C++, Python, or AI/ML frameworks
- System-thinking ability and a system-level perspective
- Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean Product Development tools and procedures
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Git, ClearCase, or Bitbucket
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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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.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
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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