Advanced Materials Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an Advanced Materials and Process Engineer specializing in materials development, testing, and characterization. The role focuses on processing-microstructure-property relationships for at least one of the Ni-based, Fe-based, or Ti-based alloy families, supporting development of high-performance components for demanding applications. The position is based at the Phoenix, Arizona site on a hybrid schedule. For the first 90 days, new hires must work onsite Monday through Friday. The position reports to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager. The engineer leads materials development and qualification projects, performs characterization and mechanical testing, and uses results to guide component design and improve durability and reliability. The role also investigates material performance issues, collaborates with design, manufacturing, and quality teams, documents and presents findings, improves characterization methods, and provides technical mentorship. Candidates must be U.S. Persons as defined in the posting or have the ability to obtain export authorization. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available. The application period is estimated to be 40 days from the posting date, subject to change based on business needs and candidate availability.

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 material characterization, preferably in aerospace, automotive, or a related industry.
Strong materials science fundamentals and education or experience focused on metallurgy, materials engineering, and/or materials science.
Experience with processing-microstructure-property relationships for at least one of the Ni-based, Fe-based, or Ti-based alloy families.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting, or have the ability to obtain export authorization.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Materials Science or a related field.
Proficiency in material characterization techniques, including mechanical testing, microscopy, and computational modeling tools.
Experience with tensile, creep, and fatigue testing and the ability to interpret test results.
Understanding of common metal failure modes, including creep, low-cycle fatigue, and high-cycle fatigue.
Knowledge of manufacturing methods such as casting, forging, additive manufacturing, or composites manufacturing.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of assessing material performance and implementing improvements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
Strong understanding of materials science fundamentals, particularly metallurgy, composites, or material processing methods.
Experience in a team-oriented environment, with strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Expertise in material behavior under dynamic loading and understanding of fatigue and fracture mechanics.
Familiarity with design control processes, risk assessment, and reliability engineering practices.

Responsibilities

Lead materials development and qualification projects using microstructure analysis, mechanical testing, and data modeling.
Conduct experimental mechanical testing to assess material performance under various loading conditions and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Use material characterization results to provide design guidance that optimizes component mechanical properties, performance, durability, and reliability.
Investigate material performance issues, identify root causes using advanced analytical techniques, and recommend solutions to mitigate risks and improve reliability.
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to integrate material characteristics into product design and development.
Prepare detailed documentation and reports on characterization studies, test results, and design recommendations, and present findings to stakeholders.
Improve material characterization methods and techniques to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the engineering design process.
Mentor junior engineers and team members in material characterization and mechanical design principles.