Test Engineer I

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC in; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, 1

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) match + FSAs/HSAs

Educational assistance

Parental leave & 12 paid holidays

Paid time off: vacation/personal/sick

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Test Engineer I to provide technical laboratory support and perform testing on metallic and non-metallic materials. You will collaborate with engineers and technicians to create and execute test plans, develop new capabilities, and maintain equipment to comply with quality requirements.

The role reports to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager and is based in Torrance, CA with a hybrid schedule after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline such as sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• Experience in a laboratory environment with understanding of lab safety and quality.
• Knowledge of basic materials testing (mechanical, metallurgical, or chemical).
• Ability to read engineering specifications or drawings.
• Ability to write work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers, technicians, and suppliers to develop and execute test plans.
• Develop new testing capabilities and identify equipment and procedures to meet needs.
• Maintain lab equipment and workspace to comply with regulatory and quality requirements, including 5S and inventory management.

Skills

Lab experience

Reading specs/drawings

Writing work instructions

Materials testing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Job description

Test Engineer I (Finance)

In this role as a Test Engineer I, you will provide technical laboratory support and perform testing in assigned disciplines to meet internal and external customer requests for metallic and non-metallic materials.

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.

You will be responsible for collaborating with design engineers, manufacturing engineers and technicians, site quality leaders, vendors, suppliers, and/or external customers to create and execute test plans, develop new test capabilities, as well as maintain laboratory equipment and workspaces to comply with regulatory and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, vendors, and external suppliers (as needed) to develop and execute test plans based on internal and external customer requests in assigned technical disciplines, including mechanical testing.
• Develop new testing capabilities as necessary to meet requester needs, including identification of equipment, resources, writing procedures, and ensuring compliance to quality system requirements
• Maintain laboratory equipment and workspaces to comply with all regulatory and quality requirements, including performing 5S activities, inventory management for consumables, and receiving/shipping of goods.

Report to: Mechanical Design Engineering Manager

Location: Torrance, CA

Work Schedule: M-F (hybrid 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.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, with general understanding of laboratory safety and quality
• Knowledge of basic materials testing, such as mechanical, metallurgical, or chemical
• Experience or ability to read engineering specifications or drawings
• Experience or ability to write work instructions

WE VALUE

• Knowledge and experience in one or more materials testing or analytical techniques, including wet chem, ICP, FTIR, tensile testing, hardness testing, metallography, gravimetric analysis, or viscosity testing
• Knowledge of Aerospace Quality Systems or regulatory requirements such as AS9100, ISO17025, or Nadcap AC7101 or AC7108
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, navigate ambiguity, and proactively develop solutions to move work forward
• Experience interfacing with customers to understand their needs and ability to execute to their desired timelines
• Ability to cope with high demand environment where priorities change frequently, and many jobs are being worked at the same time

The annual base salary range for this position is $71,000 - $89,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

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

• 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

• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.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. Posting Date: September 9, 2026