We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in electronics packaging to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the defense industry, demonstrating expertise in the design, analysis, and implementation of packaging solutions for electronic systems. This role will involve collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that meet stringent military specifications and operational requirements.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of robust electronics packaging solutions that ensure the reliability and durability of electronic systems in harsh environments.
- Conduct thermal, vibration, and stress analyses to validate packaging designs and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers and system designers to integrate packaging solutions seamlessly with electronic components.
- Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation of packaging designs, ensuring they meet performance criteria and safety regulations.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for design processes, materials specifications, and testing protocols.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineering team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to inform packaging design and materials selection.
- Participate in project planning and management activities, including risk assessments and resource allocation.
- Ensure adherence to project deadlines and budgets while maintaining high-quality standards in engineering deliverables.
- Collaborate with compliance teams to identify and document export-controlled items, maintain accurate records, and support audits or inquiries related to export classification.
Qualifications
You Must Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on electronics packaging in the defense industry.
- Proficient in CAD software (PTC Creo preferred) and simulation tools (ANSYS preferred) for mechanical analysis.
- Strong understanding of materials and processes used in electronics packaging, including thermal management and environmental protection strategies.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD and other defense-related regulations and standards.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Effective communication and project management skills, with the capability to convey technical concepts to non-engineering stakeholders.
We Value:
- Experience with additive manufacturing and other advanced manufacturing techniques in packaging applications.
- Knowledge of environmental testing methods (e.g., MIL-STD-810) and reliability engineering principles.
- Security clearance or eligibility for security clearance is a plus.
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.
The annual base salary range for this position is $123,000 - $154,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
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/
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
- Minimum 10 years experience in mechanical engineering with focus on electronics packaging in the defense industry.
- Proficient in CAD software (PTC Creo preferred) and simulation tools (ANSYS preferred) for mechanical analysis.
- Strong understanding of materials and processes for electronics packaging, including thermal management and environmental protection strategies.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD and other defense-related regulations and standards.
- Effective communication and project management skills; ability to convey technical concepts to non-engineering stakeholders.
- U.S. person status (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected status) due to export control requirements.
- Experience with additive manufacturing and advanced manufacturing techniques in packaging applications.
- Knowledge of environmental testing methods (e.g., MIL-STD-810) and reliability engineering principles.
- Security clearance or eligibility for security clearance.
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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