Advanced mechanical design engineer (fan and compressor mechanical)

As an Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer (Fan and Compressor Mechanical), here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will 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 collaborate closely with our FanC team at the Phoenix Engines site.

You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of the Puerto Rico (Aguadilla) location. External hires will work onsite for the initial 90 days before transitioning to a hybrid work schedule.

The Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer (Fan and Compressor Mechanical), 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. Also, you will be expected to contribute to continuous improvement of design, analysis and simulation methods.

Key Responsibilities within Fan and Compressor team

• Perform activities related to mechanical design of rotating and static turbomachinery components such as rotors, stators, blisks, disks and impellers
• Execute design and analysis tasks including modal, vibration, deflection, crack growth, burst, fatigue, thermal and stack analysis with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• 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
• Develop and present engineering artifacts during structured design reviews
• Contribute to technical mentoring, process/tool improvement and knowledge capture

Travel, up to 15%, domestic and/or international, can be expected.

QUALIFICATIONS

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
• 3 or more years of combined experience in the mechanical design and analysis of turbomachinery components
• 3 or more years of combined experience in Finite Element Analysis with ANSYS APDL, ANSYS Mechanical, or an equivalent FEA software package
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

WE VALUE

• M.S. or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering
• Experience with AI/ML, adjoint optimization, surrogate modeling and multidisciplinary optimization
• Experience with MATLAB, Python and C++ scripting
• Knowledge of turbomachinery test methodologies such as strain gages, light probes and kulites
• Familiarity w/ manufacturing, product support, and field support of gas turbine engines
• Problem solving proficiency w/ root cause analysis (RCCA)
• CAD modeling experience (e.g. NX, UG, SolidWorks, CATIA) and ability to read drawings

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell Aerospace employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off for vacation, and Paid Holidays.

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: September 23, 2026

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.

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 a reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

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