As a Senior Advanced Hardware Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and sustainment of cutting-edge navigation and sensor solutions for a variety of applications. Your experience as a Mechanical Engineer will ensure the delivery of innovative and high-performance mechanical designs. You will report directly to our Mechanical Engineering Manager, and you will work out of our Clearwater, FL location on a Hybrid (3+ on-site) work schedule. External hires will begin with 90 days on site before transitioning to a 3/2 hybrid schedule.
In this role, you will be critical in the mechanical design process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and reliable navigation and sensor products. Your responsibilities will include the mechanical design and drafting of our navigation and sensor products using CREO Parametric. You will also conduct Finite Element Analysis to validate designs, performing thermal and structural analysis to optimize product performance using NX Simcenter. You will also support test and production to ensure the timely resolution of issues to deliver product on schedule. Finally, you will also support the technical development of team through mentorship and coaching.
- Utilize CREO Parametric software for 3D modeling, design, and drafting of Printed Board Assemblies, mechanical enclosures, and assemblies.
- Conduct Finite Element Analysis (thermal and structural) using NX Simcenter to ensure adequate electronics packaging and Printed Board Assembly performance.
- Conduct fatigue analyses (vibration and thermally-induced) using Ansys Sherlock and/or CALCE SARA
- Support production and test to help resolve issues (e.g., MRB, RCCA, etc).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define mechanical requirements and specifications.
- Design, develop, and analyze complex navigation and sensor components and assemblies.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in mechanical design, Printed Board Assembly design, and electronics packaging.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
- 10 years+ of experience in mechanical design and development, with a particular focus on Defense and Commercial Electronics.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
WE VALUE
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Experience with other CAD software (CREO, NX) and design tools
- Proficiency with ASME Y14.100 and Y14.100
- Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis principles
- Familiarity with electronics design and analysis for thermal and vibration environments
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in mechanical design
- Experience with product testing and validation
- Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements
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.
ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT
THE BUSINESS UNIT
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
Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.
The application period for this job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date, but this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting date: June 2, 2026.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)
- 10+ years of mechanical design and development experience focused on defense and commercial electronics
- Proficiency with CREO Parametric for 3D modeling, design, and drafting
- Experience performing thermal and structural Finite Element Analysis using NX Simcenter
- Experience conducting fatigue analyses using Ansys Sherlock and/or CALCE SARA
- Familiarity with Printed Board Assembly design and electronics packaging for thermal and vibration environments
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Must be a US Citizen (U.S. person requirement)
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Proficiency with ASME Y14.100
- Experience with product testing, validation, materials, and manufacturing processes
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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