Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer - Wheel and Brakes Structure

Honeywell Aerospace•South Bend, IN

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer – Wheel and Brakes Structures at Honeywell Aerospace, you will work on a team designing aircraft wheels and brakes for the commercial and military aerospace industries. You will perform structural analyses of aircraft wheels and brake assemblies throughout all phases of the IPDS process and collaborate with engineering representatives in South Bend, Indiana, and at sites in China, India, Mexico, and elsewhere. The role also includes supporting people-leader responsibilities, such as recruiting and developing talent, identifying successors, improving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture. Honeywell Aerospace is launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company, building on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution. Its technology supports pilots, aircraft efficiency, and operators, with systems aboard 90% of the world’s aircraft. The company emphasizes customer focus, innovation, accountability, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
At least 4 years of experience or relevant coursework in at least two of the listed areas: static analysis, including nonlinear and elevated-temperature material behavior; structural dynamics; fatigue analysis for crack initiation; damage tolerance analysis for crack growth using NASGRO; creep analysis; finite element modeling in ANSYS, ABAQUS, and/or NASTRAN; or mechanical design using Siemens NX, Catia, or a similar CAD package.
A master’s degree in a relevant concentration may substitute for 2 years of experience.
Must be a U.S. person, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or a person with protected status in the U.S. 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

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
Python experience.
PATRAN finite element modeling experience.
Composite material experience.
Ability to work independently.
Good knowledge of the aerospace industry.
Hands-on static and structural dynamics test experience.
MATLAB experience.
Ability to support multiple projects.
Willingness to learn new concepts independently.

Responsibilities

Analyze and size aircraft wheel and brake components and assemblies.
Present and document analysis results.
Review and approve aircraft wheel and brake component and assembly drawings.
Review test procedures and reports.
Witness structural tests.
Evaluate manufacturing discrepancies.
Support service issues.
Review material failure reports.
Support other product lines as needed.
Improve engineering processes by eliminating non-value-added tasks and introducing automation through Python and other methods.
Help recruit talent, identify and develop successors, drive retention and engagement, and foster an inclusive culture.