This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to use advanced mechanical design expertise on complex components for aerospace gas turbine engines and power generation systems. The systems support a wide range of commercial and military platforms.
This position is responsible for performing and supporting activities associated with development, design and fabrication of test equipment for E&PS Product line. A Lead test engineer coordinates efforts of a large team of designers and muti-discipline teams to develop and integrate a safe, optimal, and reliable test solution for our customers. Imagine, design, and develop but not limited to test cells, test stands, and special test equipment as part of a highly engaged and integrated engineering team.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Advanced Computer Aid Design (CAD)
- Advanced drawing interpretation, ASME Y14 series
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Lead Conceptual Design, Preliminary Design and Detailed Design phases.
- Lead Designer for Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR)
- Design for Manufacturing and cost estimation
- Identify client Critical To Quality (CTQ)
- Milestone compliance
- Collaboration across Honeywell Aerospace engineering teams to create solutions and systems that meet the evolving needs of our customers.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Engineering master’s degree is a plus
- 10+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
- US Person
WE VALUE:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Experienced Designing Fixtures to support Testing Phase
- Experienced in Layout Design for Test Facilities
- Experienced in fabrication processes, welding, machining, grinding, assembly, etc.
- Familiar with Fire, Pressure and vibration tests
- Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, consistently takes initiative to get things done
- Strong technical, analytical, organizational, problem solving and people skills.
- Strong organizational skills are needed to help keep track of multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proficient technical report writing and presentation skills.
- Process improvement
- Provides Mentorship
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
Export Compliance Language:
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.
About us:
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.
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/
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- 10+ years of mechanical design engineering experience
- US Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected status)
- Advanced Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
- Advanced drawing interpretation, ASME Y14 series / GD&T
- Experience designing fixtures and test facility layouts
- Experience with fabrication processes (welding, machining, grinding, assembly)
- Familiarity with fire, pressure and vibration tests
- Design for Manufacturing and cost estimation 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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