Senior Avionics Embedded Software Engineer (C++/Python)

Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental,  

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) match, FSA/HSA

Employee assistance program and教育alass

Parental leave and 12 paid holidays

Paid time off for vacation, personal и

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Sr Advanced Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate and validate mission-critical embedded software for avionics platforms. You will work in a hybrid environment, applying C/C++ and Python to ensure high performance and safety compliance across diverse aircraft systems.

Leading aerospace standards like DO-178B/C and ARP4754, plus tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence and IBM Rational DOORS, will be part of daily practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in embedded software development for avionics or safety-critical systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with C++, and Python.
• Proficient in tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Confluence, and IBM Rational DOORS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement robust, high-quality software solutions for avionics systems using C/C++, ensuring high performance, reliability, and functionality.
• Engineer mission-critical software applications within deterministic Hard Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environments, ensuring compliance with stringent safety and reliability standards.
• Integrate and test avionics subsystems across diverse aircraft platforms, ensuring interoperability and adherence to aerospace technologies.
• Leverage Python for scripting, automation, and system-level integration tasks.
• Utilize project lifecycle management tools including Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, and Bamboo for agile development, version control, documentation, and continuous integration/deployment.
• Implement and validate avionics communication protocols such as ARINC 429, ARINC 653, CAN (Controller Area Network), RS-232, and switched network protocols.
• Apply knowledge of aerospace certification standards, including DO-178B/C for software assurance and ARP4754 for system engineering processes, focusing on compliance, traceability, and validation.
• Participate in software development activities, contributing to iterative planning, adaptive execution, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Conduct requirements engineering and traceability using tools like IBM Rational DOORS to ensure structured documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical mentorship, promote knowledge sharing, and support professional development of team members.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and integrate new practices into the development process.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Confluence

Bamboo

IBM Rational DOORS

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Sr Advanced Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate and validate mission-critical embedded software for avionics platforms. You will work in a hybrid environment, applying C/C++ and Python to ensure high performance and safety compliance across diverse aircraft systems.

Leading aerospace standards like DO-178B/C and ARP4754, plus tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence and IBM Rational DOORS, will be part of daily practice.