Lead Turbine Design Engineer - AI/ML Application

About the role

This position requires leading, performing, mentoring, and providing technical expertise on cooled and uncooled turbine components design and analysis. The Lead Turbine Design Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and global research partners to develop next-generation simulation and analysis capabilities by integrating AI with traditional computational tools such as CFD and multi-physics solvers. You will serve as a program team leader, drive new turbine component development, lead design efforts, and report to internal and customer senior stakeholders. Additionally, you will lead proposals for future business opportunities, value engineering, and program/process changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in multi-discipline engineering tasks associated with the design, development, and testing of turbine components, particularly turbine blades and vanes.
• Conceive new and innovative concepts for turbine components cooling schemes to minimize cooling flow requirements while achieving highly durable design.
• Champion turbine design system continuous improvement initiatives through lessons learned, best practices, and comparative benchmarking to reduce design cycle time and development costs.
• Lead engine test activities pertinent to turbine components validation and qualification, including selecting instrumentation, creating test plans, and participating in engine test activities.
• Participate in and contribute to the development of Physics-AI models and surrogate models to accelerate engineering workflows for CFD and thermal analysis.
• Work with enterprise project engineers and product chiefs to support the development of new growth engines and existing fielded engines.
• Drive the development and implementation of strategies supporting the Turbines department’s vision and objectives, aligning with Honeywell Aerospace’s goals.
• Communicate technical results to internal and external customers and senior stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers in the team.

Requirements

• Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status under asylum/refugee status or the ability to obtain export authorization).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in turbine component design and analysis or a related mechanical engineering design discipline; minimum 6+ years of experience with a PhD in a related field.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of thermal/fluid sciences as applied to cooled turbine component design.
• Proficiency in using advanced CFD and CHT analysis tools such as STAR-CCM+.
• Knowledge of turbine manufacturing and casting processes.
• Experience with developing AI models for physics-based simulation, engineering analysis, multi-physics modeling, or surrogate modeling.
• Demonstrated team leadership abilities, including motivating and mentoring others.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams across global time zones.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

About Honeywell Aerospace

Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA) is an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft, supporting commercial aviation, defense, and space. We focus on helping pilots navigate with confidence, improving aircraft efficiency, and staying ahead of industry changes. Our technology spans engines, cockpit electronics, cabin systems, mechanical components, and connectivity solutions. We are also developing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies globally.

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.