As a Senior Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will lead the design of complex components, create 3D CAD models, and create 2D drawings. You will create and track drawing changes in Teamcenter, prepare and deliver design reviews. You will document work for internal records and for regulatory & customer consumption. You will interact closely with project managers and analytical teams to meeting project deliverables and milestones. In addition, you will mentor less experience engineers and help define and improve processes , helping the team to improve Speed and Efficiency.
The Control Systems (CS) division of Honeywell Aerospace is responsible for a wide variety of product lines including Actuation Systems, Pneumatic Controls, and Start Systems. This position would be a part of the Tempe Design team who supports these various product lines using state of the art software tools.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager and you’ll work out of our Tempe, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities- Design engineering
- CAD-based modeling
- Design reviews – internal and external audiences
- Technical report writing
- Cost estimation
- Milestone compliance
- Process improvement
- Support to integrated supply chain for equipment in manufacture
It is important to understand and adhere to Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing practices, act with speed and accuracy for on-time execution and apply six sigma thought processes and tools. You will listen to internal customer’s needs and support the organization in reducing cycle time and improving quality of deliverables.
QualificationsYOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 6+ years of mechanical design engineering experience
- 6+ years experience creating, revising, and validating 3D models and 2D drawings
- 6+ years experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- 6 + years experience with Teamcenter and NX CAD
WE VALUE
- Ability to understand issues with legacy models, drawings, and casting tooling and effectively communicate problem and present solutions.
- Good knowledge of mechanical industry
- Mentor less-experienced engineers
- Passion for mechanism design and a curiosity of how things work
- Experience with electromechanical actuators
- Good interpersonal skills both written and verbal
- Strong organizational skills are needed to help keep track of multiple tasks and priorities
- Ambitious and able to work with little supervision, consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or necessitated by events
- Possess a thorough understanding of applicable design review manuals and best practices
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.
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.
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: Month Day, Year or August 10, 2026
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 6+ years mechanical design engineering experience
- 6+ years creating, revising, and validating 3D models and 2D drawings
- 6+ years experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- 6+ years experience with Teamcenter and NX CAD
- U.S. Person per export control requirements (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, protected status, or export authorization)
- Ability to mentor less-experienced engineers
- Experience with electromechanical actuators
- Strong written and verbal interpersonal and organizational skills
- Familiarity with design review best practices and regulatory documentation
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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