As an Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer (Turbine Mechanical), your work will include performing and providing technical expertise on cooled and uncooled turbine components design and analysis, support turbine hardware fabrication, support engine testing, data reduction and validation of analysis models.
You’ll report directly to our Engineering Manager and work out of the Puerto Rico (Aguadilla) location. External hires will work the first 90 days onsite before transitioning to a 3/2 hybrid schedule.
The candidate will participate in teams which support internally and externally funded research programs with the emphasis of improving Turbine stress and lifting capabilities. The candidate will also participate in teams to resolve complex engineering problems and have an effective listening skills and flexibility in approach to resolve complex engineering problems. You will contribute to proposals to address future business opportunities, value engineering and program/process changes and you’ll collaborate closely with our Legacy Engines, APU & Adv Tech Turbine team at the Phoenix Engines site.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in cooled and uncooled turbine mechanical design efforts and be technically responsible for projects.
- Advanced knowledge of stress, fatigue, creep, burst, crack growth, and probabilistic liftng, as applied to turbine component design.
- Mechanical design and analysis expertise for specific turbines components like nozzles, blades, disk and seal plates
- Lead development of new and innovative concepts for stress and weight reduction.
- Champion turbine design system continuous improvement initiatives, through lessons learned, best practices, and comparative benchmarking, to achieve design cycle time reduction and development cost reduction for mechanical and lifing analysis.
- Participate in engine test activities pertinent to turbine components strength and life validation and qualification, selecting instrumentation, creating test plan and participating in engine test activities.
- Responsible for working with associated enterprise project engineers and product chiefs to support development of new growth engines as well as supporting existing fielded engine.
- Drive the development and implementation of strategies in support of the Turbines department’s vision and objectives, ultimately supporting Honeywell’s vision and objectives.
- Champion efforts to supply world class customer satisfaction to the enterprise customers through formulating strategic plans, developing advanced innovative products, program support, and technical leadership.
- Communicate technical results to internal and external customer senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated abilities to mentor junior engineers in the team.
Travel, up to 15%, domestic and/or international, can be expected.
QualificationsYOU 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 in gas turbine engineering and turbine component design and analysis
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- Extensive knowledge of the gas turbine engine industry.
- Proficient in using FEA tools such as ANSYS (Structural).
- Experienced in using NX, APDL, GOM, MATLAB, DARWIN.
- Strong teamwork skills, able to work in variety of team roles within cross-functional team.
- Experience in working with global teams across time zones.
- Must be dedicated to customer satisfaction and demonstrated the capability to establish and maintain strong business and personal relationships with customers and co-workers.
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell Aerospace employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off for vacation, and Paid Holidays.
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: September 25, 2026
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.
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 a 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- 5+ years of experience in gas turbine engineering and turbine component design and analysis
- Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills
- U.S. person status under applicable export control regulations: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected asylum/refugee status
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- Extensive knowledge of the gas turbine engine industry
- Proficiency with ANSYS Structural and other FEA tools
- Experience with NX, APDL, GOM, MATLAB, and DARWIN
- Strong teamwork, written communication, oral communication, and customer relationship skills
- Experience working with global teams across time zones
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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
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