Advanced Failure Analyst Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

Honeywell Aerospace engineer investigating failures in heat exchangers and ECS metallic hardware. Performing metallography, SEM/EDS, and root-cause analysis to improve aerospace component reliability.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeTorrance • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $122,000 - $152,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in aerospace component failure analysis, utilizing advanced engineering principles and hands-on laboratory techniques. Proficient in metallurgical evaluation, problem-solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Aerospace Engineering ExperienceMetallographic PreparationSEM/EDS EvaluationCorrosion Mechanisms KnowledgeMetallic Component Failure Analysis

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Laboratory InvestigationsSample PreparationMicroscopyFracture Mechanisms KnowledgeMechanical Testing MethodsHeat TreatmentThermomechanical ProcessingFusion WeldingMaterial Failure AnalysisStandardized Engineering Investigation Processes

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SEMEDSLaboratory Equipment

Industry Keywords

Aerospace ComponentsMetallurgyMaterials ProcessingComponent Failure MechanismsEngineering Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct in-depth investigations into the causes of aerospace component failures using advanced engineering principles and team-based methodologies
Perform laboratory investigations including part sectioning, sample preparation, photography, microscopy, and SEM/EDS evaluation
Establish direct causes of failed components and collaborate with engineering teams to determine root causes and corrective actions
Analyze the relationship between metallurgy and part performance under operational conditions
Use knowledge of material and process failure phenomena to determine component failure causes
Articulate component failure mechanisms using detailed product-functionality knowledge
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to solve problems and improve engineering processes
Follow standardized Material Engineering Component Investigation processes and expectations
Maintain laboratory facilities, equipment, and consumables, including capital planning for current and future needs
Report to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
Minimum 5 years of Aerospace Engineering experience performing problem-solving investigations requiring hands-on laboratory analysis techniques
Experience with metallographic preparation, metallurgical evaluation, SEM/EDS, and NDT
Deep understanding of corrosion mechanisms specific to aerospace components and subsystems
Knowledge of fracture mechanisms
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering valued
Experience in metallic component failure analysis, metallurgy, and materials processing, including heat treatment, thermomechanical processing, and fusion welding valued
Experience with mechanical testing methods such as hardness and tensile testing valued
Familiarity with standardized engineering investigation processes and best practices valued
Experience resolving production process problems in aerospace metals products valued
Experience with aerospace design requirements definition, drawings, and specifications valued
Experience maintaining laboratory equipment and inventory valued
Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, protected status under asylum or refugee status, or able to obtain export authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

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