Mechanical Design Engineer II

As a Mechanical Design Engineer II here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will join the industry leader to design the next generation of breakthrough technologies.

You will be part of a team responsible for the aerodynamic 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 also apply principles of design, physics, mathematics and software development to perform a broad variety of engineering tasks.

In this role, you will contribute to continuous improvement of design, analysis and simulation methods.

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

• Perform activities related to aerodynamic design and analysis of rotating and static turbomachinery components such as rotors, stators, blisks, disks and impellers

• Evaluate parameters such as performance, pressure ratio, mass flow, efficiency and surge margin with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) as a core responsibility

• Support 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

• Create and present engineering artifacts during structured design reviews

• Participate in technical mentoring, process/tool improvement and knowledge capture efforts

YOU MUST HAVE

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

• PhD, or 2+ years’ experience with a M.S., or 4+ years’ experience with a B.S.

• 2 or more years of combined experience with ANSYS CFX, ANSYS FLUENT, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ or an equivalent CFD software

• 1 or more years of experience with MATLAB, Python or C++ scripting or equivalent

WE VALUE

• A PhD or M.S. in aerospace or mechanical engineering

• Knowledge of turbomachinery test methodologies such as strain gages, light probes and kulites

• 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)

• Strong writing, speaking and presenting skills

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.

SPONSORSHIP

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

BENEFITS

The annual base salary range for this position is $83,200 - $104,100. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace 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.

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

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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.

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: 09/15/2026

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