
Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer
Required skills
- strength analysis
- fatigue analysis
- heat transfer analysis
- stress analysis
- linear static
- nonlinear/elastic-plastic
- HCF
- LCF
- modal analysis
- shock analysis
Nice to have
- new product development
- highly regulated environment
- matrix organization
- process development
Role summary
Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer for their Phoenix, AZ location. This hybrid role involves designing and developing advanced mechanical systems for gas turbine engines, performing complex stress analyses using finite element methods and classical calculations, and supporting testing. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, ensure compliance, and drive innovation. Key responsibilities include strength, fatigue, and vibration analyses, manpower planning, and process improvement initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 4 years of experience in structural analysis on gas turbine engines are required, along with proficiency in ANSYS and various analysis types.
As an Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will design and develop advanced mechanical systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovation in mechanical design and product performance. You will report directly to our Engineering Manager and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule.
The Legacy Engines and APU Structures Group within the Component Design & Analysis (CDA) directorate is responsible for the design, development and analysis of static gas turbine engine components. The successful applicant will be responsible for performing strength, fatigue, containment, heat transfer, and various other types of stress analyses. Other responsibilities include test support, communicating with Project engineering teams, resource and manpower planning, conduction of design reviews, presentations to internal and external customers, ensuring proper documentation of work performed and engaging in department process improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Perform stress analysis using complex finite element & classical book calculation methods, & support testing
- Manpower/task/schedule planning
- Project Coordination
- Project and product compliance
- Risk management
- Process Development
- Root Cause and Corrective Action
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics
• Minimum of 4 years of experience performing structural analysis on gas turbine engines
• Proficiency in linear static, nonlinear/elastic-plastic, fatigue (HCF & LCF), modal, shock, harmonic, random vibration, & crack growth analyses
• Strong working knowledge of ANSYS finite element software & classical hand calculation methods
WE VALUE
• Practical knowledge of ANSYS finite element analysis software
• Significant experience with new product development in a highly regulated environment
• Ability to analyze and solve complex and challenging problems
• 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
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
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/
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, 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.
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.
ENGINES & POWER SYSTEMS
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
Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets — backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.
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: 10/30/2026
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