As a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in leading and overseeing the mechanical design process to develop innovative and efficient mechanical solutions for our products and systems. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise, guidance, and mentorship to the mechanical design team, ensuring the successful execution of projects and the delivery of high-quality designs.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities
- Design and analysis (thermal, structural, weight, tolerance) using finite element analysis and classical hand calculation methods
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior engineers
- Task and schedule planning as lead for mechanical design, tooling, and documentation
- Project coordination
- Project and product compliance to specification, schedule, and cost
- Collaborate with and/or direct machinists, technicians, assemblers, and suppliers to execute hardware builds and tests
- Process development and continuous improvement
- Root cause and corrective action
- Conduct design reviews, generate and review Engineering Change Orders (ECO), participate as a member of Configuration Control Board (CCB)
- Generate basis of estimates for bids and technical proposals
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- Minimum of 8 years of experience designing and performing structural and thermo-mechanical analysis on electro-mechanical packaging
- Proficiency in static, fatigue (HCF & LCF), modal, shock, random vibration & thermal heat transfer analyses
- Strong working knowledge of finite element software (ANSYS, Simcenter, SolidWorks) & classical hand calculation methods
WE VALUE
- Minimum of 10 years of experience designing and performing structural and thermo-mechanical analysis on electro-mechanical packaging in aerospace and defense
- Practical knowledge of finite element analysis software (ANSYS, Simcenter, SolidWorks)
- Ability to lead, motivate, develop and mentor others
- Significant experience with new product development and operations sustainment
- Ability to analyze and solve complex and challenging problems
- Self-motivated individuals
- Effectively operate in a matrix organization
- Track record of successful contribution to products and projects
- Keen mindset to envision process improvements and execution of such initiatives
- Ability to consistently make timely decisions in a fast-paced and/or ambiguous environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
US PERSONS REQUIREMENT
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 in California is $143,000-158,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace 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/
POSTING TIMELINE
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- Minimum of 8 years of experience designing and performing structural and thermo-mechanical analysis on electro-mechanical packaging
- Proficiency in static, fatigue HCF and LCF, modal, shock, random vibration, and thermal heat transfer analyses
- Strong working knowledge of ANSYS, Simcenter, SolidWorks, and classical hand calculation methods
- Minimum of 10 years of experience designing and performing structural and thermo-mechanical analysis on electro-mechanical packaging in aerospace and defense
- Practical knowledge of finite element analysis software including ANSYS, Simcenter, and SolidWorks
- Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and mentor others
- Significant experience with new product development and operations sustainment
- Ability to analyze and solve complex and challenging problems
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization
- Track record of successful contribution to products and projects
- Ability to envision process improvements and execute initiatives
- Ability to make timely decisions in fast-paced or ambiguous environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be a U.S. person under applicable export control laws, including a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or person with protected asylum or refugee status
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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