As an Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be a key contributor to the design and development of cutting-edge mechanical solutions. Your strong knowledge of mechanical design principles and methodologies will ensure that the products developed under your leadership meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. Your proficiency in CAD software and other design tools will enable you to effectively oversee the design process and ensure the delivery of innovative and high-performance mechanical solutions.
You will report directly to our Sr Mechanical Design Engineer Manager, and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule. Note: For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Imagine, design, development, and optimization of gas turbine engines, focusing on performance, durability, and manufacturability.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams across Honeywell Aerospace to develop integrated solutions that meet evolving customer and regulatory requirements.
- Participate on all phases of product development from conceptual design through detailed design, analysis, testing, certification and production support.
- Refine your engineering talents in a team-based culture by working with innovative products and technologies.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices within the team.
- Improve the world by working on teams that develop modern solutions to complex problems.
- Design engineering using CAD (NX) based modeling
- Engineering analysis and weight optimization
- Tolerance Stack up preparation
- Design for Manufacturing and cost estimation
- Product presentation
- Relocation support may be provided
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
- 5+ years of experience using CAD tools for mechanical design.
- 2+ years of experience working with Gas Turbine Engines, and component design of turbomachinery.
- Experience with Gas Turbine Engines, Fan, Compressor, Combustor, Mechanical Components or Turbine modules.
- Understanding of ASME Y14.100 drawing standards including proven application of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), both in preparing designs and product engineering drawings.
- Experience performing tolerance stack ups for assembly and interface definition.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience performing Mechanical Design activities using NX and PLM software Teamcenter.
- Understanding of Aerospace Design Review process and integrated product development phases (IPDS).
- Experience working on cross-functional teams and collaboration with analysis and manufacturing teams.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
- Self-motivated, proactive individuals who take initiative and work effectively with minimal supervision.
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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
No Sponsorships - We are not currently 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/
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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
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.
As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets — backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.
POSTING TIMELINE
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. Job Posting Date: 10/2/2026
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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 5 years of experience using CAD tools for mechanical design
- At least 2 years of experience with gas turbine engines and turbomachinery component design
- Experience with gas turbine engines, fans, compressors, combustors, mechanical components, or turbine modules
- Understanding and application of ASME Y14.100 drawing standards and ASME Y14.5 GD&T
- Experience performing tolerance stack-ups for assembly and interface definition
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain export authorization
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience using NX and Teamcenter for mechanical design
- Understanding of aerospace design review processes and integrated product development phases
- Experience collaborating with analysis and manufacturing teams
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work proactively with minimal supervision
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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