Lead Software Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona, to develop complex software for the Airbus nFMS product. The role involves software design and leading new feature development for safety-critical embedded systems.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in avionics, strong software development skills, and proficiency in C/C++. Join Honeywell to innovate and lead in making the future possible.

Qualifications

• 10+ years developing software for avionics or safety-critical domains.
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of DO-178C development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Software design and development of new features.
• Lead software requirements decomposition and integration.
• Support the Verification and Validation team.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Real-time embedded software

Debugging and problem-solving

Software development toolchains

User interface logic implementation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

CI pipelines

Static/dynamic analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to perform software development activities for the Airbus nFMS product, specifically in Middleware functionalities including Input/Output, Built-In Test, Operational software, Dual management and Thunderbolt platform integration activities. The successful candidate will work with a team to develop complex features in compliance with the nFMS Software architecture and lead new feature development and integration using novel techniques and generate innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Software design and development of new features and functions.
• Implementation of Software Change Requests.
• Assessment of In‑Service issues, debug and solve problems.
• Lead software requirements decomposition.
• Lead software and product integration.
• Support Verification and Validation team.
• Strong analytical skills and software development skills.

Qualifications

• US 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.
• You Must Have: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics, Controls, Aerospace, or equivalent), with strong foundations in real‑time embedded software.
• Expert‑level proficiency in C/C++ and ADA for deterministic, real‑time embedded software used in safety‑critical systems.
• 10+ years developing software for avionics or comparable safety‑critical domains, including crew‑facing or operator‑facing display systems such as FMS, Flight displays, Synthetic vision, Tactical displays, or similar embedded User Interface products.
• Experience implementing user interface logic, display rendering behavior, data presentation, and interaction flows for real‑time embedded display systems used by flight crew or operators.
• Proven ability to design and implement new features, develop robust embedded software components, and perform expert‑level debugging, fault isolation, and performance tuning in constrained real‑time environments.
• Demonstrated ownership in integrating and delivering high‑reliability embedded software for flight‑critical or mission‑critical systems, ensuring stable in‑service performance.
• Strong experience with software development toolchains including configuration management (Git, Bitbucket, ClearCase), build systems, CI pipelines, static/dynamic analysis tools, and automated test frameworks used in embedded development.
• Familiarity with DO‑178C development and verification workflows, including requirements traceability, code reviews, test coverage, problem reporting, and use of requirements management tools.
• Strong understanding of traceability, baselines, change control, and disciplined configuration management practices required for safety‑critical software.

We Value

• Expertise in software design and development of user interface functions, and expertise in debugging and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarization with protocols (A429, A661, A664, AFDX, W429, TFTP) and network/communication stack.
• Experience in real‑time operating systems such as DEOS and Redundancy Management software.
• Significant engineering experience, particularly in avionics, Airbus FMS.
• Expertise in processes, standards, and system engineering norms, such as DO 178B/C.
• Proven ability to lead by influence.
• Experience representing the product line to various stakeholders and customers from a technical standpoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with ability to work with little supervision, consistently taking initiative to get things done.
• Strong analytical skills & software development skills.