Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Lead Flight Test Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a key role in leading and overseeing the development and execution of flight test strategies and plans. You will design and implement test methodologies and procedures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and specifications. Additionally, you will mentor and provide technical guidance to flight test engineers. 
You will report directly to our Flight Test Engineering Manager and you will work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location (Engines Campus) on an On-site work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the development, certification, and demonstration of Honeywell's aerospace products, ensuring their safety, performance, and compliance with aviation regulations. You will lead flight test projects on various experimental aircraft throughout Flight Test Fleet of 8 aircraft. 
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee the development and execution of flight test strategies and plans
• Design and implement test methodologies and procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and specifications
• Design Experimental Flight Test Installations for aircraft across the fleet
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to flight test engineers
   

YOU MUST HAVE
 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Engineering
• Expert knowledge of flight test methodologies and tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in leading and managing a team
   

WE VALUE

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality flight test solutions
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Experience with experimental modifications of aircraft electrical systems
• Experience with experimental modifications of aircraft structures
• Data Acquisition and Instrumentation Experience 
• Aircraft Certification Experience 

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization. 

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution. 

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

Benefits:

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board. 

As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets — backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.