As a principal Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be part of shaping and driving the turbomachinery engineering strategy across our organization. Your leadership will be pivotal in developing and implementing best practices for turbomachinery design and analysis. Providing expert technical guidance to cross-functional teams, you will lead advanced engineering analysis, testing, and modeling to optimize product performance and reliability.
Your role encompasses the identification and mitigation of potential design risks throughout the product lifecycle. Collaboration with stakeholders to define and establish projects goals and metrics will be a key aspect of your responsibilities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. With a commitment to staying abreast of industry trends and advancements, you will bring innovation and a competitive edge to our turbomachinery engineering initiatives.
This role is tailored for a project leader with a passion for continuous learning, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive change and innovation in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. If you are ready to lead transformative initiatives and contribute significantly to our organization's success, we invite you to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will impact the performance and reliability of our turbomachinery products
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Torrance office.
In this role, you will impact the performance and reliability of our turbomachinery products
Responsibilities- Lead and manage turbomachinery projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and testing to integrate turbomachinery systems.
- Perform technical assessments and provide solutions for complex engineering challenges in turbomachinery systems.
- Facilitate design reviews, risk assessments, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers to foster technical development within the team.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and expectations are exceeded.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
- Minimum 10 years of experience in turbomachinery design and analysis
- Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials applicable to turbomachinery.
- Proficiency in relevant software tools for design and analysis, such as ANSYS or MATLab.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and project management skills.
WE VALUE
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
- Experience with turbomachinery design and analysis software
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities to drive organizational change and influence stakeholders
- Excellent project management skills to oversee complex turbomachinery engineering initiatives
- Passion for continuous learning and professional development, staying at the forefront of industry advancements
- Ability to work in a collaborative and cross-functional environment, fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation
The annual base salary range for this position in California is $180,000- $225,000. 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 tim
- 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.
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
- Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
- Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
- Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
- Minimum 10 years of experience in turbomachinery design and analysis
- Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials applicable to turbomachinery
- Proficiency in relevant design and analysis software such as ANSYS or MATLAB
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and project management skills
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
- Experience with turbomachinery design and analysis software
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities to drive organizational change and influence stakeholders
- Excellent project management skills to oversee complex turbomachinery engineering initiatives
- Passion for continuous learning and professional development
- Ability to work in a collaborative and cross-functional environment
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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