Mechanical Design Engineer I

Honeywell • Torrance, CA

29d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Mechanical Design Engineer I here at Honeywell, you will be part of the Turbomachinery and Heat Exchanger Analysis and Design group within the Mechanical Systems and Components (MS&C) directorate. This team is responsible for the design, development, and analysis of Environmental Control System (ECS) turbomachinery, heat exchangers, and electric traction drive motors. In this role, you will perform stress, vibration, and heat transfer analyses to support product development across multiple programs. You will apply your engineering expertise to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements while adhering to Honeywell and customer standards. You will also contribute to design reviews, testing support, and process improvement initiatives, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and internal and external stakeholders. You will report directly to our Engineering Manager and you'll work out of our Torrance, CA location on a Hybrid work schedule. In this role, you will impact the development of innovative mechanical systems and thermal solutions that power the next generation of aerospace technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or closely related field with emphasis in heat transfer, thermal sciences, or stress analysis.
• 1+ years of experience in the aerospace industry (internships included) with a background in structural or thermal analysis.
• Hands-on experience performing thermal and stress analyses on turbomachinery, gas turbine engines, motors, or similar systems.
• Proficiency in ANSYS finite element software and strong understanding of linear/static, nonlinear, fatigue, and vibration analyses.

Nice To Haves

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
• Experience supporting new product development in a regulated environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Track record of successful contributions to engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis using finite element and classical hand calculation methods, and support validation testing.
• Conduct heat transfer analyses using analytical and finite element methods in thermodynamics, single and multi-phase flows, and energy systems.
• Post-process and interpret test data to support product validation and design refinement.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure technical accuracy and project alignment.
• Participate in requirements validation, project compliance, and risk management activities.
• Contribute to process development, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
• This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees