As a Failure Analyst - Mechanical Design Engineer II here at Honeywell Aerospace, specializing in investigation aerospace components, you will play a critical role in diagnosing and understanding the cause of failures in various aerospace parts. Your expertise will serve as the backbone for addressing complex business challenges connected to component performance and reliability issues.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities- Conduct in-depth investigations into the causes of component failures, utilizing advanced engineering principles and methodologies with a team approach.
- Apply exemplary engineering investigation competencies to establish the direct cause of the failed components and proactively collaborate with the engineering team to determine root cause and corrective actions.
- Master the connection between metallurgy and part performance to analyze material behaviors under operational conditions.
- Use knowledge of material and process failure phenomena to conclude the direct cause of component failure.
- Leverage detailed knowledge of product functionality to articulate component failure mechanisms comprehensively.
- Collaboratively engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to proactively solve problems and improve engineering processes.
- Adhere to standardized Material Engineering Component Investigation (MatEng CI) processes and expectations to ensure consistency and accuracy in investigations.
Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering performing problem solving investigations which require laboratory analysis. In lieu of 2 years experience, Master’s degree will be considered.
- Extensive experience in component failure analysis, metallurgy, and materials engineering.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset and proactive approach.
- Familiarity with standardized engineering investigation processes and best practices.
- Exceptional communication and documentation skills to provide clear explanations and solutions.
- Experience resolving production process problems in aerospace metals products
- Experience with aerospace design requirements definition (drawings, specs) where strong knowledge of materials and processes used in aerospace is required
- Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques to expose fractures, metallography, and electron microscopy.
We Value:
• Extensive experience in component failure analysis, metallurgy, and materials engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset and proactive approach.
• Familiarity with standardized engineering investigation processes and best practices.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills to provide clear explanations and solutions.
• Experience resolving production process problems in aerospace metals products
• Experience with aerospace design requirements definition (drawings, specs) where strong knowledge of materials and processes used in aerospace is required
• Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques to expose fractures, metallography, and electron microscopy.
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.
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: October 22, 2026
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or another technical discipline
- At least 2 years of aerospace engineering experience conducting problem-solving investigations involving laboratory analysis, or a master's degree in lieu of the experience
- Experience in component failure analysis, metallurgy, and materials engineering
- Experience resolving production process problems in aerospace metals products
- Experience defining aerospace design requirements using drawings and specifications
- Strong knowledge of materials and processes used in aerospace
- Hands-on experience exposing fractures, performing metallography, and using electron microscopy
- Strong problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and documentation skills
- Familiarity with standardized engineering investigation processes and best practices
- Must be a U.S. Person or able to obtain export authorization under U.S. export control regulations
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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
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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