Lead Project Software Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive the coordination of embedded software projects. This role involves supporting the planning and execution of software activities while ensuring alignment with compliance and certification standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in software engineering, particularly in embedded systems. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is essential, along with a strong understanding of software development life cycles and risk management strategies.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule and the opportunity to influence engineering projects within a global aerospace leader.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development or engineering.
• Ability to support engineering work packages on schedule and within scope.
• Experience with risk identification and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Support planning of safety-critical embedded software activities.
• Assist in developing engineering schedules and resources.
• Drive daily software coordination across the Integrated Product Team.

Skills

Embedded software development

Risk management

SDLC understanding

Software coordination

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Spreadsheets/Dashboards

Job description

You will report directly to Sr Software Engineering Manager and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location on a Hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the successful execution and delivery of engineering projects, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in our Aerospace business.

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi‑Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel‑efficient and better‑maintained aircraft, more direct and on‑time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and coordination of safety‑critical embedded software activities in alignment with program and certification expectations.
• Help define and maintain clarity on software scope, requirements, deliverables, and interfaces with systems, V&V, safety, and program teams.
• Assist in developing and maintaining engineering schedules, resource forecasts, and plans that reflect integration and verification needs.
• Drive daily coordination across the software Integrated Product Team (IPT), the cross‑functional group responsible for software execution, alignment, and day‑to‑day delivery flow.
• Monitor internal software KPIs and performance trends to identify emerging risks, quality issues, or resource mismatches.
• Analyze engineering data to detect patterns such as requirement churn or utilization shifts and elevate insights with recommended actions.
• Support review of key software artifacts for completeness, traceability, and readiness for internal or customer reviews.
• Coordinate software risks, requirement changes, integration challenges, and certification‑related issues to ensure timely mitigation.
• Represent the software IPT in customer and internal leadership connects with clear, data‑driven status and risk visibility.
• Support routine PE‑Ops activities including daily progress tracking, weekly status consolidation, and monthly milestone readiness reviews.
• Partner with PMO and CAMs by providing schedule, progress, and risk inputs needed for cost, scope, and schedule alignment activities.

U.S. Person Requirement

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

Qualifications — You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years coordinating or supporting embedded software development or engineering execution in regulated or structured environments.
• Demonstrated ability to support delivery of engineering work packages on schedule, within scope, and aligned with program commitments.
• Strong end‑to‑end SDLC understanding with the ability to track progress, anticipate risks, and maintain disciplined execution.
• Experience identifying and coordinating mitigation of software‑related risks, requirement changes, or integration challenges.
• Familiarity with requirements, defect, and configuration workflows used in embedded or software development.
• Experience using common engineering or project tools such as Jira or similar trackers and spreadsheets/dashboards for metrics.
• Ability to present engineering status, risks, and insights clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
• Working knowledge of verification and validation practices including test planning, execution, defect analysis, and closure.

We Value

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience supporting engineering execution in embedded or software‑centric environments.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and maintain alignment across engineering functions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced, milestone‑driven environment.
• Familiarity with embedded software concepts, lifecycle workflows, and verification practices.
• Certifications such as PMP, CSM, or Lean Six Sigma that strengthen project execution capability.