Mechanical Design Engineer II - Wheel and Brakes Structures

Honeywell Aerospace; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in South Bend is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer II for Wheel and Brakes Structures to perform structural analysis on aircraft wheels and brake assemblies. You will collaborate with teams across sites in the US and abroad to size components, present results, and ensure drawings meet specifications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and hands-on FEA experience, with familiarity in Python for automating processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; 2+ years in two listed technical areas.
• Experience with static analysis, structural dynamics, fatigue, NASGRO.
• FEA with ANSYS/ABAQUS/NASTRAN.
• CAD design experience with NX or CATIA.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and size aircraft wheel and brake components and assemblies.
• Present and document analysis results.
• Review and approve aircraft wheel and brake component drawings.
• Witness structural tests and review procedures.
• Improve existing engineering processes by automation through Python and other methods.

Skills

Static analysis

Structural dynamics

Fatigue analysis

Damage tolerance NASGRO

Creep analysis

Python experience

Finite element analysis

Python automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in relevant concentration (in lieu of 2 years experience)

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

NASTRAN

Siemens NX

CATIA

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer II - Wheel and Brakes Structures

Here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be part of a team that designs aircraft wheels and brakes for commercial and military aerospace industry. You will perform structural analysis on aircraft wheels and brake assemblies during all phases of the IPDS process. You will interact with representatives from other engineering functions based in South Bend, IN, as well as at sites in China, India, Mexico, and others.

At Honeywell Aerospace, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and size aircraft wheel & brake components and assemblies
• Present and document analysis results
• Review and approve aircraft wheel & brake component and assembly drawings
• Review test procedures and reports
• Witness structural tests
• Evaluate manufacturing discrepancies
• Support service issues
• Review material failure reports
• Support other product lines as needed
• Improve existing engineering processes by eliminating non-value-added tasks and introducing automation through Python and other methods

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in technical disciplines such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• At least 2 years of experience or relevant coursework in at least two of the following areas:
• Static analysis, including nonlinear and elevated temperature material behavior
• Structural dynamics
• Fatigue analysis for crack initiation
• Damage tolerance analysis for crack growth, using NASGRO
• Creep analysis
• Finite element modeling in ANSYS, ABAQUS, and/or NASTRAN
• Mechanical design experience using Siemens NX, Catia, or similar CAD package
• Master's Degree in relevant concentration in lieu of 2 years of experience is acceptable

WE VALUE

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Python experience
• PATRAN finite element modeling experience
• Composite material experience
• Ability to work independently
• Good knowledge of aerospace industry
• Hands-on static and structural dynamics test experience
• MATLAB experience
• Ability to support multiple projects
• Willingness to learn new concepts independently

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.

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/

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.

Job Posting Date: August 14, 2026

Sponsorship

We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.