As an Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace you will be part of the Overhaul Engineering group consisting of engineers who are responsible for repair and overhaul support requirements for various aircraft gas turbine engines and auxiliary power units. The ideal candidate would be an experienced engineer with strong interpersonal skills, as the position demands frequent interaction with both internal and external customers. The candidate must be capable of exercising initiative and sound judgment.
You will report directly to our Senior Mechanical Design Engineering Manager and work out of our Phoenix, Az location on a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities • Partner with Operations to diagnose and resolve day‑to‑day manufacturing issues, ensuring stable and efficient operations. Resolution of problems with a high sense of urgency.
• Offer technical assistance for disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, and testing of gas turbine engines.
• Identify opportunities to enhance business performance concerning reliability, quality, process turnaround time, first pass yield, cost, productivity, and warranty claims.
• Implement aggressive cost reduction initiatives and explore external business opportunities related to the Repair & Overhaul sector.
• Support global financial productivity goals through Repair Development, test system improvements, and the implementation of standardized processes.
• Examine all aspects of the Repair & Overhaul process for standardization opportunities.
• Develop repair schemes utilizing new and existing repair technologies for aircraft components.
• Collaborate with customers to identify and execute actions that resolve issues and drive future growth opportunities.
• Participate as a team member in Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and the Aerospace Operating System (AOS).
YOU MUST HAVE
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in the manufacturing or aerospace industry
WE VALUE
• DFSS Certification or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months
• Ability to work independently
• Proven technical skills in manufacturing processes
• Experience with gas turbine engines or auxiliary power units and experience with troubleshooting
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting maintenance manuals and design drawings
• Capability to analyze and resolve test systems issues to restore systems to service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for representing the site in technical discussions with customers and/or regulatory agencies
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: 10/27/2026
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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 4 years of experience in the manufacturing or aerospace industry
- U.S. person status, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected asylum or refugee status
- Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship
- DFSS certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months
- Ability to work independently
- Proven technical skills in manufacturing processes
- Experience with gas turbine engines or auxiliary power units and troubleshooting
- Proficiency reading and interpreting maintenance manuals and design drawings
- Ability to analyze and resolve test-system issues
- Strong written and verbal 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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