Advanced Hardware Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life

Disability coverage

401(k) match

FSA & HSA

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Glendale, AZ is seeking a senior reliability engineer with a solid foundation in reliability principles and experience supporting hardware development, qualification, and production activities. The role involves performing FMECA, stress analysis, and collaborating across design, manufacturing, quality, and test teams.

You will participate in FRBs, use FRACAS, and contribute to reliability predictions, test plans, and qualification strategies while travel up to 10% as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience in reliability, hardware, test, quality engineering, or related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of reliability engineering methodologies and industry standards.
• Experience analyzing failures and supporting root cause investigations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform FMECA to identify potential failure mechanisms and impacts on product performance.
• Conduct Part Stress Analysis to evaluate reliability under expected operating and environmental conditions.
• Support reliability assessments to ensure products meet reliability requirements throughout development and production.
• Participate in Failure Review Boards (FRBs) and support corrective action development.
• Utilize FRACAS processes to document, track, and resolve reliability issues.
• Perform overstress and derating analyses to assess product robustness.
• Support RCCA investigations for production and qualification failures.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, systems, and test engineering teams.
• Assist in development of reliability predictions, test plans, and qualification strategies.
• Travel as required to support reliability engineering activities.

Skills

Reliability engineering

FMECA

FRACAS

RCCA

Failure analysis

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Environmental testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

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 ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in reliability engineering principles and practices, with experience supporting hardware development, qualification, and production activities. This position may require travel up to 10%.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to identify potential failure mechanisms and assess impacts on product performance.

• Conduct Part Stress Analysis to evaluate component reliability under expected operating and environmental conditions.

• Support reliability assessments and analyses to ensure products meet reliability requirements throughout development and production.

• Participate in Failure Review Boards (FRBs) and support corrective action development.

• Utilize FRACAS processes to document, track, and resolve reliability issues.

• Perform overstress and derating analyses to assess product robustness.

• Support RCCA investigations for production and qualification failures.

• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, systems, and test engineering teams.

• Assist in development of reliability predictions, test plans, and qualification strategies.

• Travel as required to support reliability engineering activities.

Report to: Senior Engineering Manager

Location: Glendale, AZ

Schedule: M-F

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience in reliability, hardware, test, quality engineering, or related disciplines.

• Working knowledge of reliability engineering methodologies and industry standards.

• Experience analyzing failures and supporting root cause investigations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

WE VALUE

• Experience with FMECA, FRACAS, RCCA, reliability prediction methods, environmental qualification testing, and stress analysis.

• Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-217, FIDES, Telcordia, or similar methodologies.

• Experience using reliability analysis and statistical tools.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.

• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance from senior engineers.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT

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.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

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 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 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: November 11, 2026.