This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to use advanced mechanical design expertise on complex components for aerospace turbomachinery. The role supports the next generation of commercial platforms. The primary function is to act as lead engineer for composite turbomachinery design and development which guides the architecture, resolving technical problems, coordinating assignments for designers, collaborating with program leadership, and presenting to stakeholders. Interacting closely with project managers, analytical teams, and designers is important to meeting project deliverables and milestones. Demonstrate effective technical leadership to guide innovative designs to give Honeywell competitive advantages for the future. Understand and adhere to design requirements and practices, act with speed and accuracy for on-time execution. Listen to internal customer’s needs and drive burning platform initiatives to reduce cycle time and cost. Mentor less-experienced engineers.
The successful candidate will engage mainly in APU, Turboprop, and Turbofan product lines and will provide technical guidance for composite turbomachinery design and development.
The candidate will support and report out to key stakeholders within the Engines and Power Systems Engineering organization.
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.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Act as an engine design lead to coordinate the efforts of composite turbomachinery design during the development phase or production support of a gas turbine engine.
- Imagine, design and develop products and systems as part of a highly engaged and integrated engineering team
- You will collaborate across Honeywell Aerospace engineering teams to create solutions and systems that meet the evolving needs of our customers
- You will participate in all phases of product development and will be a coach and mentor to less experienced engineers
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Refine your engineering talents in a team-based culture by working with innovative products and technologies
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 10+ years of mechanical design engineering experience
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical design CAD platforms including modeling and drafting
- Expertise and experience with composite design.
- Experience with fabrication of composite structures.
- Proficiently create, revise, and validate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using NX and Teamcenter.
Our Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with global impact.
- A collaborative and innovative environment within a world-leading technology company.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
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
Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets — backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 10+ years of mechanical design engineering experience
- 10+ years experience in mechanical design CAD platforms including modeling and drafting
- Expertise and experience with composite design
- Experience with fabrication of composite structures
- Proficiently create, revise, and validate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using NX and Teamcenter
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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