Lead Electromagnetic Design Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; Glendale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, V

Vision and life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Parental leave and paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced engineer to perform electromagnetic design of rotating electrical machines for aerospace applications. The role is hybrid, reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, with cross-functional collaboration across Power Systems and Motor/Generator teams.

The candidate will lead detailed FEA analyses (2D/3D) and drive topology optimization, participate in full lifecycle development, and travel to support field and supplier engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in industry or technically related work
• US Citizenship due to contractual requirements

Responsibilities

• Carry out electromagnetic design of rotating electrical machines for aerospace applications
• Perform 2D/3D magnetic FEA analyses and optimization using ANSYS Maxwell, JMAG, or similar
• Support full product lifecycle from concept through qualification testing and troubleshooting
• Coordinate design to cost and design for manufacturability efforts for product development
• Travel as required to support field, customer interface, or supplier engagement

Skills

Electromagnetic design

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

ANSYS Maxwell

JMAG

Motor-CAD

Job description

You will report directly to our Sr Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Be part of the Electric Power Generation Engineering team assessing and driving achievement of program specific performance for Commercial and Defense applications within Honeywell Power Systems. This position will be a key focal within the Motor and Generator Engineering team, working directly with Project Leadership, the Customer, and a cross-functional team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out the electromagnetic design of rotating electrical machines used in the aerospace industry

• Familiar with brushless wound field and permanent magnet machines

• Perform detailed electromagnetic design and analysis using 2D and 3D magnetic FEA (ANSYS Maxwell, JMAG, Motor-CAD, or similar)

• Optimize electric machine topologies, efficiency, power density, and electromechanical characteristics

• Support full product lifecycle development from design concept through drawing release, prototyping, qualification testing and troubleshooting

• Creates plans for research, development and qualification testing with regard to electric machine development programs

• Identify and implement emerging motor technologies and develop the product roadmap

• Responsible for the engineering support of all Electric Power Generation products and systems to satisfy customer, FAA, and internal requirements, including mechanical architecture and concept definition

• Perform review of manufacturing drawings. Coordinate drawing changes as required to implement product improvements and to support supplier process, yield, and compliance performance based upon reliability, cost, and performance requirements

• Lead investigations, carry out robust RCCA’s, and resolve issues for production, Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), and customers, field failures, application problems and design related product problems

• Coordinate design to cost and design for manufacturability efforts for product development

• Produce clear, concise, and technically accurate reports to communicate findings, analyses, and technical position statements

• Travel as required to support field, customer interface, or supplier engagement

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements

YOU MUST HAVE

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

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in industry or technically related work

WE VALUE

• Advanced technical degrees a strong plus

• In depth understanding of electric machine design, principles, modeling, and analysis techniques

• Experience in the design and test of electric rotating machines (motors and generators) for aerospace industry

• Strong understanding of electric machine manufacturing and assembly processes such as stator winding, stator lamination, and varnish impregnation.

• Experience designing Aerospace products to standard environmental specifics, such as DO-160 and MIL-STD-810/461

• Ability to prepare electric machine requirements specifications, technical reports, technical proposals, trade studies, subassembly and parts levels and presentations

• Experience in use of laboratory equipment for electric machine testing

• Hands-on background in New Product Development (NPD), R&D, or aerospace testing

• Proven ability to work with minimal direction in a cross-functional team environment

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Proficiency in solving technical problems through analytical thinking and innovation

• Proactive in anticipating, identifying, and taking actions on potential issues and problems

• Demonstrated ability to produce product designs in a requirements-based environment and control process, (model-based systems environment and digital twin development experience is highly valued)

• Skilled to work in a team environment with rapidly changing priorities and perform multiple tasks with critical concurrent deadlines

• Excels in the ability to transform creative ideas and new technology concepts into functional design elements

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.

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.

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/

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