Honeywell

Aerospace Mechanical Failure Analyst

Honeywell • $80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (STEM) from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering with laboratory analysis; a Master's degree may substitute for experience.
  • Extensive experience in component failure analysis, metallurgy, and materials engineering.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative and proactive mindset.
  • Familiarity with standardized engineering investigation processes and best practices.
  • Exceptional communication and documentation skills for clear explanations and solutions.
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques such as metallography and electron microscopy.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth investigations into component failure causes using advanced engineering principles.
  • Establish direct causes of failures and collaborate with the engineering team for root cause analysis.
  • Analyze material behaviors under operational conditions to connect metallurgy with part performance.
  • Utilize knowledge of material and process failure phenomena to determine failure causes.
  • Articulate component failure mechanisms based on detailed product functionality knowledge.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams to proactively solve problems and enhance engineering processes.
  • Adhere to standardized Material Engineering Component Investigation processes for consistency and accuracy.

Benefits

  • 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.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Failure Analyst - Mechanical Design Engineer II here at Honeywell Aerospace, specializing in investigation aerospace components, you will play a critical role in diagnosing and understanding the cause of failures in various aerospace parts. Your expertise will serve as the backbone for addressing complex business challenges connected to component performance and reliability issues.

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

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth investigations into the causes of component failures, utilizing advanced engineering principles and methodologies with a team approach.
  • Apply exemplary engineering investigation competencies to establish the direct cause of the failed components and proactively collaborate with the engineering team to determine root cause and corrective actions.
  • Master the connection between metallurgy and part performance to analyze material behaviors under operational conditions.
  • Use knowledge of material and process failure phenomena to conclude the direct cause of component failure.
  • Leverage detailed knowledge of product functionality to articulate component failure mechanisms comprehensively.
  • Collaboratively engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to proactively solve problems and improve engineering processes.
  • Adhere to standardized Material Engineering Component Investigation (MatEng CI) processes and expectations to ensure consistency and accuracy in investigations.


Qualifications

Must Have:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering performing problem solving investigations which require laboratory analysis. In lieu of 2 years experience, Master's degree will be considered.
  • Extensive experience in component failure analysis, metallurgy, and materials engineering.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset and proactive approach.
  • Familiarity with standardized engineering investigation processes and best practices.
  • Exceptional communication and documentation skills to provide clear explanations and solutions.
  • Experience resolving production process problems in aerospace metals products
  • Experience with aerospace design requirements definition (drawings, specs) where strong knowledge of materials and processes used in aerospace is required
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques to expose fractures, metallography, and electron microscopy.

We Value:
• Extensive experience in component failure analysis, metallurgy, and materials engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset and proactive approach.
• Familiarity with standardized engineering investigation processes and best practices.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills to provide clear explanations and solutions.
• Experience resolving production process problems in aerospace metals products
• Experience with aerospace design requirements definition (drawings, specs) where strong knowledge of materials and processes used in aerospace is required
• Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques to expose fractures, metallography, and electron microscopy.

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/

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: October 01, 2026

About Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace is an American company that manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, auxiliary power units (APUs), and other aviation products. The company’s product portfolio includes space equipment, turbine engines, auxiliary power units, brakes, wheels, synthetic vision, runway safety systems and other avionics. President Barack Obama awarded a Honeywell employee the National Medal of Technology for his contributions to air flight safety technology. The company also owns a number of patents related to NextGen technology, aircraft windshields, turbochargers, and more. Honeywell Aerospace was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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