As an Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be working with Engineering to create and/or modify 3D solid models and create drawings and parts lists of mechanical parts and assemblies used in space related applications including Reaction Wheel Assemblies, Control Moment Gyroscopes, Isolation systems, Mechanisms and Electronics Packaging.
You will report directly to our Sr Engineering Supervisor and work out of our Glendale, AZ site on a Hybrid work schedule. Note: For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F.
Honeywell Aerospace Glendale, AZ facility has a 40-year heritage of engineering, designing, testing, and manufacturing high reliability products for manned and unmanned space applications and missions
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Tooling and test equipment design
- Creating drawings of Printed Board Assy (PBA’s)
- Authoring ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices)
- Editing word documents and preparing presentations with PowerPoint
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably in aerospace or defense sectors.
- Ability to produce 3D CAD Models, Drawings and associated Parts Lists
- Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) and ASME Y14.100
- Ability to perform Tolerance Analysis’
- Proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Proficient with Adobe Acrobat
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Creo, and Visio
- Ability to work independently and with a design team
- Self-motivated to solve design problems and computer software related issues
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to juggle more than one task at a time, set priorities, and meet deadlines
U.S. CITIZEN REQUIREMENT
Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements
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/
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
Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.
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: 9/4/2026
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or another technical discipline
- 10 or more years of experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably in aerospace or defense
- Ability to produce 3D CAD models, drawings, and associated parts lists
- Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T and ASME Y14.100
- Ability to perform tolerance analysis
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Experience with AutoCAD, Creo, and Visio
- Ability to work independently and with a design team
- Self-motivated approach to solving design and computer software issues
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
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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