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Senior Advanced Combustion Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in Phoenix, AZ
Senior level
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Hiring Remotely in Phoenix, AZ
Senior level
Leads advanced aircraft combustor design, combustion analysis, rig and engine testing, CFD, thermal and finite element analysis, tool development, technical issue resolution, manufacturing support, compliance, and risk management. Serves as a technical contact for customers, supports production and fielded hardware, develops engineering processes, contributes to new product opportunities, and mentors engineering personnel.
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As a Senior Advanced Combustion Engineer in the Combustor design group at Honeywell Aerospace, you will use your expert knowledge of engineering discipline and standards, processes and tools to support our engine programs and Advanced Technology projects. You will be responsible for helping to lead our combustor analysis and test activities while helping to support production and our hardware in the field.  You are the point of contact for external customers and will help to develop and define engineering processes in your area of expertise. You may participate in development of new business opportunities and product lines.

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

Responsibilities

•    Combustion design
•    Combustion analysis and testing (rig / engine)
•    CFD Analysis (Synopsis Fluent or Siemens StarCCM+  preferred)
•    Thermal & Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS Workbench preferred)
•    Tools and Method Development
•    Technical resolution
•    Manufacturing and installation
•    Equipment evaluation
•    Technical consultancy
•    Project and product compliance
•    Risk management

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE
•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics

•    6 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of relevant advanced degrees

WE VALUE
•    M.S. with at least 4+ relevant years experience
•    Ph.D. with at least 0-2 years experience
•    Working understanding of gas turbine combustion design
•    Working understanding of reacting flows, pollutant modeling, computational fluid dynamics and turbulence
•    Working understanding of thermo-mechanical fatigue, creep, crack propagation and erosion
•    Working proficiency of Ansys Mechanical, Ansy Fluent, Siemens NX
•    Advanced Engineering Certifications
•    Strong communication skills
•    Growth mindset
•    Ability to lead, motivate, develop and mentor others
•    Significant experience in related field
•    Working understanding of AI/ML concepts as it applies to engineering disciplines.
•    Working familiarity of INCOSE 15288 (or equivalent) system engineering frameworks with focus on component level design requirement decomposition, verification/validation and interface definitions.
•    Significant experience with new product development in a highly regulated environment
•    Ability to analyze and solve complex and challenging problems
•    Effectively operate in a matrix organization
•    Experience working in global teams across time zones
•    Track record of successful contribution to products & projects

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.

SPONSORSHIP
We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this job. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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/

ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE 
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.

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: 09/14/2026

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