As a Mechanical Design Engineer II here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will join the industry leader to design the next generation of breakthrough technologies.
You will be part of a team responsible for the aerodynamic design, simulation, analysis and test of fans and compressors (FanC) in gas turbine engine (turbomachinery) applications within Honeywell Aerospace Engines and Power Systems. You will support currently fielded products and contribute towards development of new products for a variety of turbofan, turboshaft and auxiliary power unit (APU) applications. You will also apply principles of design, physics, mathematics and software development to perform a broad variety of engineering tasks.
In this role, you will contribute to continuous improvement of design, analysis and simulation methods.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities• Perform activities related to aerodynamic design and analysis of rotating and static turbomachinery components such as rotors, stators, blisks, disks and impellers
• Evaluate parameters such as performance, pressure ratio, mass flow, efficiency and surge margin with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) as a core responsibility
• Support testing of components and engine modules in various lifecycle stages (rig, development, production) and perform data reduction/analysis on test data
• Generate documentation capturing engineering results and findings following design, simulation, analysis and test activities
• Create and present engineering artifacts during structured design reviews
• Participate in technical mentoring, process/tool improvement and knowledge capture efforts
QualificationsYOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- PhD, or 2+ years’ experience with a M.S., or 4+ years’ experience with a B.S.
- 2 or more years of combined experience with ANSYS CFX, ANSYS FLUENT, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ or an equivalent CFD software
- 1 or more years of experience with MATLAB, Python or C++ scripting or equivalent
WE VALUE
- A PhD or M.S. in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- Knowledge of turbomachinery test methodologies such as strain gages, light probes and kulites
- Experience with AI/ML, adjoint optimization, surrogate modeling and multidisciplinary optimization within the gas turbine engine domain
- Familiarity w/ manufacturing methods and field support of gas turbine engines
- Problem solving proficiency w/ root cause analysis (RCCA) experience
- CAD modeling experience (e.g. NX, UG, Solidworks, CATIA)
- Strong writing, speaking and presenting skills
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.
SPONSORSHIP
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: 08/31/2026
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- PhD, or 2+ years of experience with a master's degree, or 4+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of combined experience with ANSYS CFX, ANSYS FLUENT, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, or equivalent CFD software
- At least 1 year of experience with MATLAB, Python, or C++ scripting, or equivalent
- Must be a U.S. Person or have the ability to obtain export authorization under U.S. export control laws
- Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States
- PhD or master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- Knowledge of turbomachinery test methodologies, including strain gages, light probes, and kulites
- Experience with AI/ML, adjoint optimization, surrogate modeling, or multidisciplinary optimization in gas turbine engines
- Familiarity with gas turbine engine manufacturing methods and field support
- Root cause analysis experience
- CAD modeling experience with NX, UG, SolidWorks, or CATIA
- Strong writing, speaking, and presentation skills
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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