High School Intern (AZ) – Software Engineering (US Persons)

Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ is offering an internship-like position focused on entry-level software concepts within aerospace engineering. You will learn by doing, under a mentor, while contributing to the design, development, and testing of components and embedded systems.

The role emphasizes learning agility, problem solving, and collaboration, with hands-on exposure to software-hardware interactions and aerospace technologies. Applicants must be a US Person and at least 16 years old.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Person.
• Be at least 16 years old.
• Enrolled in a CS or robotics program at a public school within a partner district or intermediary.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, build, and test aerospace components and systems with a mentor.

Skills

Programming basics

Learning mindset

Problem solving

Debugging mindset

Communication

Teamwork

Engineering curiosity

Education

High school student

CS/Robotics program

Job description

Job Description

Join a company that has helped shape aviation for over a century across Commercial Air Transport, Business Aviation and Defense & Space. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ:HONA), 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. See what drives us: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

Job Description

Join a company that has helped shape aviation for over a century across Commercial Air Transport, Business Aviation and Defense & Space. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ:HONA), 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. See what drives us: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
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.

Location: This position is available in Phoenix, AZ

The exact worksite location will be selected based on business requirements and the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

The hourly base range for this position is $18-$22/hr. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations

Responsibilities

Be part of a team that applies its expertise and knowledge to design, develop, build, and test aerospace components & systems. You will work alongside a mentor, learning and contributing to key engineering processes.

Key Required Skills

• Basic programming knowledge: Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, C, C++, or C#. Candidates should be able to read simple code, understand variables, loops, conditions, and functions, and be comfortable learning new tools.
• Interest in software development: Awareness that software is built through a process that includes understanding requirements, designing a solution, writing code, testing, reviewing, and improving it.
• Problem-solving mindset: Ability to break down a problem, ask thoughtful questions, try possible solutions, learn from mistakes, and explain what was tried.
• Debugging and testing curiosity: Willingness to investigate why something is not working, use evidence to narrow down issues, and test changes carefully.
• Communication skills: Ability to share progress, explain blockers, participate in team discussions, listen to feedback, and ask for help when needed.
• Teamwork and professionalism: Readiness to collaborate respectfully, follow guidance, complete assigned tasks, and be dependable in a workplace environment.
• Interest in engineering systems: Curiosity about how software interacts with hardware, devices, aircraft systems, displays, data communication, or embedded systems. Prior experience is helpful but not required.
• Documentation and attention to detail: Ability to write clear notes, follow instructions, track work, and pay attention to accuracy and quality.
• Learning agility: Enthusiasm for learning new technical topics such as embedded systems, communication interfaces, modeling tools, avionics concepts, or safety-critical software.

Qualifications

• Be a US Person
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Be a High School Student enrolled in a computer science or robotics program at a public school within one of our partner school districts or intermediaries:
  • Mesa Public Schools
  • Paradise Valley Unified School District
  • Tempe Union High School District
  • East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)
  • ElevateEd
  • Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates (JAG)

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

WE VALUE

• Basic familiarity with programming and engineering concepts
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated & responsible
• Good communication skills
• Ability to set priorities
• Ability to work independently and in a team

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