Senior Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer (Specializing in Titanium Alloys)

Honeywell Aerospace • Phoenix, AZ

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer (Specializing in Titanium
Alloys) you will play a pivotal role in our engineering team. You will be
responsible for designing, analyzing, and implementing advanced mechanical
systems involving titanium alloys, utilizing your deep understanding of material
behavior and characterization. Your innovative mindset and problem-solving
skills will help drive projects from concept through execution, ensuring the
highest levels of performance and reliability.

You will report directly to our Senior Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out
of our Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
• Proven experience in materials characterization and failure analysis of aerospace-grade metals, particularly titanium alloys and nickel superalloys.
• Proficient in thermomechanical processing, additive manufacturing, and failure analysis techniques.
• Strong skills in materials modeling software (DEFORM, Thermo-Calc, ABAQUS) and programming languages (Python, Fortran).
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Background in crystal plasticity modeling and experience with practical application in industrial settings.
• Experience leading research projects and collaborating with academic institutions.
• Familiarity with process-microstructure-property relationship in various alloys produced by additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize billet conversion processes through finite element modeling and thermomechanical processing for titanium alloys.
• Conduct advanced material characterization using techniques such as EBSD, SEM, EDS, FIB-EBSD, and Micro-CT to understand the microstructure and behavior of titanium alloys.
• Lead failure analysis on critical rotating components made of Ni, Co, Ti, or Fe alloys.
• Perform mechanical testing of materials including hardness, tension, compression, fatigue, and creep analysis.
• Develop and apply materials modeling techniques, including constitutive modeling and integrated computational materials engineering (ICME).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead research initiatives to meet strategic objectives and deliver results.
• Mentor junior engineers and research assistants in advanced materials science and characterization methods.

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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees