Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – High Pressure Turbine (NX CAD)

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid - 3 days in office and 2 days work from home)

Relocation Assistance: Available!

Honeywell Aerospace is hiring an NX Expert / Sr. Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer – High Pressure Turbine in Phoenix, AZ.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of aviation as part of Honeywell Aerospace’s next-generation gas turbine engine development program. Our new family of engines is being designed to be lighter, quieter, more powerful, and 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) capable, advancing innovation and sustainability across the aerospace industry.

In this role, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of high-pressure turbine components, including blades, vanes, and disks, while collaborating with world-class engineering teams to bring cutting-edge propulsion technologies to life. You'll drive projects from concept through certification, leverage NX for advanced 3D modeling and design, and play a key role in solving complex engineering challenges that impact the future of flight.

Ideal candidates bring deep experience in gas turbine engine design, expertise in NX CAD, and a proven track record of leading complex engineering programs. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, influence next-generation engine architecture, and contribute to technologies that power the future of aerospace.

Work Authorization: U.S. Person required; no visa sponsorship available

Join Honeywell Aerospace and help build the next generation of engine technology that will transform aviation for decades to come.

Key Skills:

• NX CAD
• High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Design
• Gas Turbine Engines
• Mechanical Design Engineering
• Turbomachinery
• Airfoil Design
• GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Aerospace Engineering
• Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

Why this role stands out: You'll have a direct impact on a flagship engine program that combines advanced propulsion technology, sustainability, and aerospace innovation, while working with one of the industry's leading engineering teams.

BENEFITS:

• Unlimited Vacation Plan with No Preset Maximums

• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule

• Medical/Rx Insurance Plans

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

• Life Insurance for every employee

• Short/Long-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k) Match

• Education Assistance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Parental Leave

• 12 Paid Company Holidays

• Care Support for Your Family

• Legal and Financial Assistance

• Perks and Discounts

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of high-pressure turbine components within gas turbine engines, focusing on performance, durability, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams across Honeywell Aerospace to develop integrated solutions that meet evolving customer and regulatory requirements.
• Drive all phases of product development from conceptual design through detailed design, analysis, testing, and certification.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices within the team.
• Utilize advanced CAD tools (NX experience required) for detailed 3D modeling, drafting, and design documentation of turbine components.
• Close cross collaboration with analysis teams, including stress, thermal, and aerodynamic assessments to optimize component performance and weight.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and conduct cost estimation to ensure designs are efficient and economically viable.
• Lead project teams to resolve complex engineering challenges and deliver innovative, high-quality solutions on schedule.
• Present technical designs and progress updates to internal stakeholders and customers, incorporating Voice of Customer feedback to refine products.
• Travel: up to 10% US
• Relocation support may be provided

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
• 10 years of experience using NX CAD tools for mechanical design, including complex 3D modeling of airfoil type components.
• Experience working with Gas Turbine Engines, especially with turbine module (e.g. rotating blades and nozzle vanes).
• 5+ years of mechanical design and engineering experience, with a strong focus on high pressure turbine design or related turbomachinery components.
• Proven expertise in engine internals design, particularly high-pressure turbine blades, vanes, and disks.
• Proficient application of ASME Y14.5 drawing standards include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), both in creating and reviewing engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex engineering projects and guiding cross-functional teams to successful outcomes.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience across Conceptual, Preliminary, and Detailed Design phases specific to high pressure turbine components.
• Familiarity with preliminary turbine design and analysis tools, including Honeywell Turbine Design System (TDS) or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated, proactive individuals who take initiative and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make timely, well-informed decisions in complex and dynamic environments, balancing analytical rigor with decisiveness

US 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.

No Sponsorships - We are not currently 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 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 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.