As a Lab Engineer II here with Honeywell Aerospace, you will be responsible for conducting furnace and burner rig testing in a dynamic laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach, strong analytical skills, and a passion for experimental work including interest in learning to operate equipment with varying operating controls.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lab Engineer II to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting furnace and burner rig testing in a dynamic laboratory environment.
You will report directly to our Sr. Engineering Manager and you will work out of our Phoenix, AZ. location on a on-site work schedule.
Responsibilities- Set up, operate, and monitor furnace and burner rigs for testing according to established protocols as well as other equipment in a lab environment.
- Collect and analyze data from experiments, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and ensure completion with attention to detail and quality standards.
- Demonstrate accountability for laboratory outcomes and contribute proactively to continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, perform routine calibrations, and troubleshoot as needed.
- Document test procedures, results, and observations in technical reports.
- Apply 5S principles—Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—to maintain an organized, clean, and efficient lab environment.
- Adhere to safety standards and contribute to a safe working environment.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and self-motivation in managing tasks and solving challenges.
Must Haves:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
We Value
• Experience with laboratory testing, preferably involving furnaces or open flame testing.
• Demonstrates safety consciousness when working around flames and hot objects, ensuring careful handling and adherence to best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fundamental understanding of aerospace materials such as nickel super alloys, aluminum, titanium, and powder metallurgy.
• Experience to design/modify fixtures and test methods for non-standard mechanical properties measurement
• Proficiency with CAD software for designing and analyzing mechanical components.
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.
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: September 24, 2026
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain export authorization under U.S. export control laws
- Current authorization to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Experience with laboratory testing, preferably furnace or open-flame testing
- Safety-consciousness when working around flames and hot objects
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fundamental understanding of aerospace materials, including nickel superalloys, aluminum, titanium, and powder metallurgy
- Experience designing or modifying fixtures and test methods for non-standard mechanical property measurements
- Proficiency with CAD software for designing and analyzing mechanical components
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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