Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - Turbomachinery

Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace Engines & Power Systems seeks a senior mechanical design engineer to advance turbomachinery for fans and compressors. You will design rotating and static components, perform modal and thermal analyses, and lead testing and data analysis across lifecycles.

You’ll document results and present at reviews while mentoring junior engineers and supporting tender activities. The role requires ABET-accredited degree, 7+ years of aerospace design/FEA experience, and expertise with

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Minimum 7+ years' experience in mechanical design and analysis of aerospace components.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience working with turbomachinery components.
• Minimum 7+ years' experience with FEA software ANSYS APDL or ANSYS Mechanical.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of turbomachinery rotors, stators, blisks, disks and impellers.
• Lead modal, vibration, deflection, crack growth, fatigue, thermal and stack analyses using FEA.
• Lead testing of components and engine modules; perform data reduction/analysis on test data.
• Create documentation of engineering results from design, simulation and test activities.
• Present engineering artifacts in structured design reviews.
• Mentor engineers; drive process/tool improvements and knowledge capture.
• Lead junior engineers in day-to-day technical tasks.
• Support proposals for commercial and military customers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace engineering

FEA analysis

MATLAB

Python

C++

Education

ABET-accredited mechanical/aerospace engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

Be part of a team responsible for the mechanical design, simulation, analysis and test of fans and compressors (FanC) in gas turbine engine (turbomachinery) applications within Honeywell Aerospace Engines and Power Systems. You will support currently fielded products and contribute towards development of new products for a variety of turbofan, turboshaft and auxiliary power unit (APU) applications. You will apply principles of design, physics, mathematics and software development to perform a broad variety of engineering tasks. You will contribute to continuous improvement of design, analysis and simulation methods.

Key Responsibilities within Fan and Compressor team

• Lead activities related to mechanical design of rotating and static turbomachinery components such as rotors, stators, blisks, disks and impellers
• Lead design and analysis tasks including modal, vibration, deflection, crack growth, burst, fatigue, thermal and stack analysis with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) as a core responsibility Lead testing of components and engine modules in various lifecycle stages (rig, development, production) and perform data reduction/analysis on test data
• Generate documentation capturing engineering results and findings following design, simulation, analysis and test activities
• Oversee generation and presentation of engineering artifacts during structured design reviews
• Lead technical mentoring, process/tool improvement and knowledge capture efforts
• Lead teams of junior engineers in performing day-to-day technical tasks
• Lead proposal activities supporting various commercial and military customers

U.S. Person Requirements

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.

Must Have

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution
• Minimum 7+ years' experience in mechanical design and analysis of aerospace components
• Minimum 3+ years' experience working with turbomachinery components
• Minimum 7+ years' experience with FEA software ANSYS APDL or ANSYS Mechanical

We Value

• A PhD or M.S. in aerospace or mechanical engineering
• Experience with AI/ML, adjoint optimization, surrogate modeling and multidisciplinary optimization within the gas turbine engine domain
• Familiarity w/ manufacturing methods and field support of gas turbine engines
• Problem solving proficiency w/ root cause analysis (RCCA) experience
• CAD modeling experience (e.g. NX, UG, Solidworks, CATIA)
• Advanced experience with either MATLAB, Python or C++ scripting
• Knowledge of turbomachinery test methodologies such as strain gages, light probes and kulites
• Strong writing, speaking and presenting skills

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 empl