Advanced Software Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Tewkesbury seeks an embedded engineer to join the SATCOM team, delivering subtask work across design, testing and certification for avionics systems.

The candidate will apply C/C++ in embedded contexts, work with DO-178 verification and validation, and use Python or Linux, agile methods, and source control tools within a structured project environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant embedded/SATCOM experience.
• Experience with DO-178 software verification and validation.
• Experience with Python or Linux.
• Familiarity with agile methods and source control.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of engineering discipline to complete project subtasks.
• Develop and verify embedded software for SATCOM systems.
• Assist in achieving certification and customer acceptance.
• Collaborate with engineers and suppliers to ensure compliance.
• Prepare project status and process presentations for leadership.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

Python

DO-178

Linux

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

We have an opportunity for an embedded engineer to join our SATCOM team in Tewkesbury. This position is responsible for a variety of professional level engineering responsibilities. Applies knowledge of engineering discipline, processes, and tools to complete and ensure compliance of various project subtasks.

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.

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world.

Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.

Embedded Engineer Responsibilities

• Technical Skills
• Has knowledge/experience of C and C++ for embedded applications
• Experience with DO178 software verification and validation
• Contributing to planning and executing project subtasks to meet customer specifications (designing, testing, etc).
• Assists in the completion of products to achieve certification and customer acceptance.
• May support other Engineers, Technicians and Associates to ensure project and product compliance.
• Communication Skills
• Contributes to project status and process presentations for leadership and external customers.
• Interfaces with vendors and suppliers to ensure product and project compliance.
• Communicates any non-compliance and the results of any internal project audits to pertinent parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience and 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Experience as software design engineer in either the Cellular or SATCOM sectors
• Experience with DO178 software verification and validation
• Experience of Python or Linux
• Exposure to agile methods and source control systems
• Technical background in wireless communications and in particular modem/wireless transceiver architectures.
• Knowledge of signal processing and DSP would be a distinct advantage.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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