Advanced Composite Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Advanced Composite Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will participate in all phases of product development and serve as a technical point of contact for less experienced engineers. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager and work from the Phoenix, Arizona location on a hybrid schedule. The role supports new and existing aerospace gas turbine products, engines, and assemblies involving composite structures, bonded assemblies, and advanced material systems. Approximately 10–20% travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
At least 3 years of experience in composite materials or composite manufacturing processes.
Experience with composite fabrication methods, including layup, cure, bonding, and molding, and associated inspection techniques.
Familiarity with industry standards related to composite materials and processing.
Understanding of the mechanical behavior of composites, failure mechanisms, and material characterization.
Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the United States under asylum or refugee status.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Materials Engineering or a related field.
Experience qualifying composite materials or supporting aerospace composite production.
Experience with NADCAP audits, special process approvals, and supplier capability assessments.
Hands-on background in non-metallic materials, adhesive bonding, and surface preparation requirements.
Familiarity with FEA, laminate theory, and classical composite analysis methods.
Strong communication skills, ability to influence cross-functional teams, and comfort interacting with internal and external suppliers.
Lean, Six Sigma, or process-improvement experience applied to composite manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Develop, characterize, and qualify composite material systems, including prepregs, adhesives, resins, core materials, and carbon, glass, and aramid reinforcement fabrics.
Support composite suppliers through manufacturing processes.
Evaluate composite defects and lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
Lead testing activities to generate material allowables and validate process capability.
Interpret engineering drawings and ensure composite process requirements are flowed down to suppliers.
Support supplier assessments, audits, and development activities in alignment with Honeywell special process controls.
Partner with ISC, Quality, SDE, Design Engineering, and suppliers to resolve composite processing issues and maintain production continuity.
Generate and maintain process documentation, specifications, and fixed processes in alignment with Command Media and program requirements.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to early-career engineers within Materials Engineering.