Jobs at The Aerospace Corporation

Design and analyze bearings and mechanical systems for aerospace engines, including life, fit, and clearance analysis. Determine bearing configurations, document engineering results, support component and engine testing, analyze test data, and improve design and simulation methods. Provide technical oversight for mechanical systems architecture, coordinate contributors, lead design reviews and reports, estimate resources, mentor engineers, and support customer proposal activities.

Operate and program CNC machining equipment to produce precision components, inspect parts against specifications, maintain and troubleshoot machinery, collaborate with production and engineering teams, optimize processes, and follow manufacturing safety standards.

Designs, manages, and optimizes complex workflow processes within internal service center systems. Analyzes bottlenecks, implements workflow improvements, troubleshoots technical issues, supports system reliability, collaborates with IT and business stakeholders, and documents configurations and compliance practices. The role requires workflow automation expertise, integration knowledge, technical problem-solving, and at least five years of related experience.

Leads aerospace engineering change notifications and factory or supplier support activities for Phase 6 products. Performs design assessments, substantiation analyses, qualification and testing coordination, customer approval packages, and cross-functional integration with manufacturing, operations, quality, and engineering teams. Manages project cost, schedules, milestones, performance metrics, budgets, and risk mitigation while supporting product integrity and process improvements.

Provides technical authority and lifecycle ownership for aerospace electric power products, including engine start controllers, generator controls, power distribution, and motor controllers. Leads product strategy, proposals, development, production, certification, design reviews, risk mitigation, field issue resolution, safety assessments, and corrective actions. Engages customers, suppliers, regulators, and internal functions while approving engineering processes and technical plans. Develops engineering talent through mentoring, training, knowledge transfer, and succession planning, and drives transformational improvements across commercial and military programs.

Manage Honeywell’s Boeing Defense and Space portfolio, leading strategic pursuits, customer relationships, contract negotiations, pricing, and revenue growth. Ensure compliance with military, government, export, and clearance requirements while protecting margins and supporting cash flow. Identify new opportunities, align customer expectations with internal capabilities, monitor market trends, and mentor pursuit managers and sales teams. The role is hybrid in Phoenix or Torrance and requires 20–40% annual travel.

Manage the full lifecycle of export authorizations, including license applications, classifications, order releases, recordkeeping, audits, and regulatory documentation. Provide guidance on EAR, ITAR, and OFAC requirements; maintain SAP/GTS transaction compliance; develop procedures and forms; deliver training; communicate regulatory changes; support audits and remediation; and improve export licensing processes, tools, and reporting across business and functional teams.

Operate and maintain CNC and manual machining equipment to produce precision parts from blueprints, drawings, and work orders. Conduct inspections using micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify tolerances. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot issues and improve machining processes. Maintain a clean, safe work environment while following manufacturing, quality, safety, and continuous-improvement practices.

Leads advanced manufacturing strategy and process improvement initiatives across aerospace product development. Reviews designs for manufacturability, cost, quality, and yield; manages MRL, APQP, UPC, production readiness, and supplier capabilities. Coordinates proposal planning, budgets, milestones, capital needs, cost reduction, risk mitigation, throughput yield, and production transitions. Facilitates readiness reviews and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, sourcing, suppliers, and production teams while supporting operational excellence and employee development.

Leads advanced manufacturing and New Product Introduction activities for mechanical aerospace components. Responsibilities include optimizing production processes, managing Manufacturing Readiness Level requirements, driving DFM and continuous improvement, analyzing manufacturing data, coordinating suppliers and capital needs, ensuring safety and standards compliance, and mentoring team members. The role collaborates across Engineering, Sourcing, Program Management, and manufacturing teams while supporting IPDS and APQP objectives.

Leads manufacturing process development and technology implementation to improve quality, efficiency, cost, yield, and production readiness. Reviews designs for manufacturability, manages APQP, MRL, UPC, capital, risk, and throughput initiatives, and coordinates with engineering, sourcing, suppliers, production cells, and program management. Drives production transitions, lean and DFM activities, milestone achievement, budget planning, and manufacturing standard work. The role also includes people leadership, talent development, and team engagement.

Leads technical strategy, requirements, integration, and maturation of electric drive and generation systems for aerospace turbo-generator and electric propulsion products. Serves as the electrical systems subject matter expert for pursuits, proposals, partnerships, and customer engagements; develops technical roadmaps, supports airworthy product plans, and oversees integration into production configurations.

Supports aerospace quality engineering through root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, audits, supplier quality management, quality control planning, customer complaint investigations, change notice approvals, and quality metrics reporting. Uses Six Sigma tools, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to improve processes, reduce defects, and strengthen product reliability and compliance.

Assemble and test electronic and mechanical components according to procedures and quality standards. Identify, document, and help resolve defects with engineering teams. Maintain accurate test and assembly records for traceability and compliance while supporting manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and continuous improvement.

Leads mechanical design and systems integration for aerospace turbomachinery, heat transfer products, and environmental control systems. Develops manufacturable designs using Siemens NX, Teamcenter, GD&T, tolerance analysis, materials knowledge, and manufacturing-process expertise. Coordinates priorities with customers, supports supplier and production issue resolution, advances digital product definition, improves design processes through automation and AI-enabled methods, and mentors less-experienced designers.

Leads mechanical design and systems integration for aerospace turbomachinery, heat transfer, and environmental control products. Provides technical expertise across product design definition, customer proposals, supplier and production issue resolution, design-for-manufacturability, cost reduction, and digital engineering process improvements. Mentors designers, advances automation and design standards, and supports multiple commercial and military aircraft projects.

Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize resources. Analyze capacity, production data, bottlenecks, and trends; implement process improvements and corrective actions. Coordinate with procurement, logistics, sales, and customer service teams to ensure material availability and timely order fulfillment. Support SIOP, supply planning, inventory and replenishment management, and supply chain issue resolution across a global network.

Develop and maintain production schedules to meet customer demand, optimize resources, and improve supply chain planning and execution. Analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions and process improvements. Coordinate with procurement, logistics, sales, and customer service teams to ensure materials availability and timely order fulfillment. Support SIOP, supply planning, inventory, and replenishment management while identifying cost-reduction opportunities.

Design and develop environmental control systems for aircraft. Responsibilities include creating and validating air and vapor cycle performance models, conducting thermodynamic, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics analyses, defining system requirements, optimizing system models, documenting results, integrating hardware and software, and performing system verification, validation, and testing. The role collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, compliant aerospace solutions.

Operate and set up lathes, milling machines, grinders, CNC equipment, and manual machining tools to produce precision parts. Interpret blueprints and specifications, perform quality inspections, troubleshoot and maintain machinery, follow safety and quality procedures, and train associates on machining processes. Requires 5+ years of advanced machinist experience, CNC and manual machining knowledge, blueprint interpretation, precision measurement skills, and familiarity with manufacturing safety standards.