Senior Advanced Mechanical Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an Sr Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer to drive design, analysis and testing activities for bearings, gears and lubrication systems in turbine engine applications. You will support existing fielded products and help develop new power systems and APUs.

Location: Phoenix, AZ with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 remote after 90 days). You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate tasks, and present technical artifacts such as design reviews and reports to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in mechanical design and analysis of aerospace components.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with Mechanical Systems including gears, bearings, seals, and lubrication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert to independently complete design & analysis tasks for Bearings within engines and power system applications.
• Execute life analysis, fit analysis, and clearance analysis for bearings.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of 1-2 individual contributors on a given project.
• Provide technical oversight and decision making to ensure architectural alignment with program requirements.
• Lead proposal activities supporting various commercial and military customers.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T understanding

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MS or PhD in aerospace/mechanical engineering

Tools

ABMA

A.B Jones

ADORE

Romax

Job description

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.

As an Sr Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer – Mechanical Systems here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be a key contributor to our engineering team, providing technical expertise and support to drive the success of our testing activities within the Aerospace sector.

Be part of a team responsible for the mechanical design and analysis of gears, bearings, seals, and lubrication systems in power system and gas turbine engine 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert to independently complete design & analysis tasks for Bearings within engines and power system applications.
  • Execute life analysis, fit analysis, and clearance analysis for bearings
  • Determine appropriate bearing configuration for turbine engine and motor/generator applications
  • Generate documentation capturing engineering results and findings following design, simulation, analysis, and test activities
  • Support testing of components and engine modules in various lifecycle stages (rig, development, production) and perform data reduction/analysis on test data
  • Support technical mentoring, process/tool improvement and knowledge capture efforts
• Lead activities related to design and analysis of Mechanical Systems in engines and power system applications.
  • Coordinate day-to-day activities of 1-2 individual contributors on a given project.
  • Provide technical oversight and decision making. Assure Mechanical Systems architectural decisions meet program requirements.
  • Oversee generation and presentation of engineering artifacts such as technical design reviews or reports to satisfy program deliverables.
  • Provide resource estimates and task definition on a quarterly basis to support program planning.
  • Lead proposal activities supporting various commercial and military customers.

Report to: Mechanical Design Engineering Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Work Schedule: M-F; hybrid, 3 days onsite and 2 remote after 90 days

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in mechanical design and analysis of aerospace components
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working with Mechanical Systems including gears, bearings, seals, and Lubrication Systems

WE VALUE

• Advanced understanding and application of disciplines in high speed machinery for one or more of these areas: Bearings, Gears & splines, Air & oil seals, and Lubrication systems
• Familiarity with bearing analysis methodologies and software such as ABMA, A.B Jones, ADORE, or Romax
• Ability to interpret detailed part drawings, including an understanding of GD&T practices
• Familiarity with mechanical component rig testing
• Familiarity with mechanical systems for gas turbine engines
• Under minimal supervision, ensure that tasks are appropriately defined, supported and achieved in a timely manner
• Ability to juggle many priorities and competing demands easily and effectively
• A PhD or M.S. in aerospace or mechanical engineering

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.

Benefits Of Working At 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

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: September 25, 2026.