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Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer (Fan Compressor & Aerodynamics)

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Hiring Remotely in Phoenix, AZ
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Mid level
Designs, simulates, analyzes, and tests fan and compressor aerodynamics for turbofan, turboshaft, and APU gas turbine engines. Responsibilities include CFD-based turbomachinery design, component and engine-module testing, test-data reduction, technical documentation, design reviews, and improving engineering tools and processes. The role also contributes to product support, mentoring, knowledge capture, and multidisciplinary engineering activities.
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As an Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer (Fan and Compressor Aerodynamics) 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 aerodynamic design, simulation, analysis and test of fan and compressor (FanC) in gas turbine engine (turbomachinery) applications within Honeywell Aerospace Engines and Power Systems (E&PS).

You will also support currently fielded products and contribute towards development of new products for a variety of turbofan, turboshaft and auxiliary power unit (APU) applications. In addition, you will apply principles of design, physics, mathematics and software development to perform a broad variety of engineering tasks on turbofan, turboshaft, and APU product lines.

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 Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule. 

Responsibilities
  • Aerodynamic Design – Perform activities related to aerodynamic design of rotating and static turbomachinery components such as blades, vanes, stators, axial and centrifugal compressors, by evaluating parameters such as pressure ratio/mass flow/efficiency/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 accompanying documentation capturing 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
Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
  • 3 or more years of professional engineering experience 
  • 3 or more years of combined experience with a commercial CFD software such as ANSYS CFX/FLUENT, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ or Cadence CharLES 
  • 1 or more years of experience with MATLAB, Python or C++ scripting or equivalent

WE VALUE

  • 5+ years industry experience with B.S.; 2+ years industry experience with M.S. or Ph.D.
  • Familiar with turbomachinery fan and compressor aerodynamic design principles
  • Familiar with turbomachinery test methodologies, data acquisition, and data reduction in a lab environment
  • Knowledge of AI/ML, adjoint optimization and multidisciplinary optimization
  • Experience with MATLAB, Python, or another scripting language
  • Familiarity w/ manufacturing, product support, and field support of gas turbine engines
  • Problem solving proficiency w/ root cause analysis (RCCA)
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
  • 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.

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 

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:

  1. Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  2. Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  3. 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
  4. Employee assistance program and educational assistance
  5. Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
  6. Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

 

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: 08/27/2026

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The Aerospace Corporation Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Office

7250 Getting Heights, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, 80916-4931

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