Principal Software Engineer, Aerospace Systems (Hybrid)

Honeywell Aerospace

Phoenix (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 190,000 - 214,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Short-term & long-term disability
401(k) match & HSA/FSAs
Educational assistance
Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design, implement, and manage complex aerospace systems. You will lead a team, collaborate across departments, and drive delivery of cutting-edge solutions for flight safety and efficiency.

You will report to the Director of Engineering and operate on a hybrid schedule from Phoenix, contributing to software across avionics, navigation, and surveillance domains with a emphasis on architecture and best practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in avionics/airborne surveillance or related software domains.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, Assembly.
  • Experience with software development tools and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong knowledge of software development best practices, design patterns, and architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship on critical technology projects.
  • Drive customer engagement while delivering programs on schedule, within scope, and on budget.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions per project specs.
  • Conduct code reviews and implement best practices to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Skills

C
C++
Assembly
Leadership
Mentorship
Systems engineering
Software architecture
Cross-functional collaboration
Debugging
Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Git
CI/CD
Software development tools

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design, implement, and manage complex aerospace systems. You will lead a team, collaborate across departments, and drive delivery of cutting-edge solutions for flight safety and efficiency.

You will report to the Director of Engineering and operate on a hybrid schedule from Phoenix, contributing to software across avionics, navigation, and surveillance domains with a emphasis on architecture and best practices.

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