Sr Software Engineering Manager

Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan (401k)

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a senior software leader to manage the Software COE team of 15+ engineers, driving career development, performance feedback, and technical direction across avionics software initiatives.

You’ll oversee project plans, coordinate with third-party vendors, and ensure process compliance and timely delivery while aligning with Honeywell’s behaviors and customer-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of embedded software experience.
• 4+ years of direct people management experience.
• Experience with certifications within regulatory industries.
• Experience with the development of real time software and/or avionics systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a software development team consisting of approximately 15+ software engineers.
• Provide individual and team development plans in collaboration with the Software Functional Chief.
• Provide career guidance and growth opportunities for direct reports.
• Provide mid-year and end of year performance feedback for direct reports.
• Provide Technical leadership on program/project programs.
• Provide coordination and leadership of 3 rd party engineering teams.
• Manage Software COE development plans; utilize metrics to provide early warnings to any plan deviations.
• Manage engineering future demand versus supply forecasting including the hiring responsibilities for this software team.
• Manage and provide process compliance training for employees including requirements, design, implementation, verification and company required training.
• Provide Software COE software project development oversight.
• Provide Software COE project coordination.
• Foster a culture aligning with Honeywell Aerospace’s key behaviors.
• Support customer interactions (internal and external).

Skills

Team leadership

People development

Mentoring

Performance reviews

Technical leadership

Vendor coordination

Project metrics

Hiring planning

Process training

Project oversight

Project coordination

Culture alignment

Customer engagement

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Git/Bitbucket

Jira

Collaborator

Confluence

Bamboo

Job description

When you join Honeywell Aerospace, 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 Aerospace isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

Join a management team that designs, develops, and integrates highly complex avionics systems for the Software Center of Excellence (COE) within the Honeywell Aerospace Electronic Solutions business unit. You will be integral in creating software solutions that meet the evolving needs of our internal and external customers. You will be part of the Software COE software functional leadership team where you will have a major role to play in every aspect of the software development life cycle, from the front end of business development through product end of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a software development team consisting of approximately 15+ software engineers.

• Provide individual and team development plans in collaboration with the Software Functional Chief.

• Provide career guidance and growth opportunities for direct reports.

• Provide mid-year and end of year performance feedback for direct reports.

• Provide Technical leadership on program/project programs.

• Provide coordination and leadership of 3 rd party engineering teams.

• Manage Software COE development plans; utilize metrics to provide early warnings to any plan deviations.

• Manage engineering future demand versus supply forecasting including the hiring responsibilities for this software team.

• Manage and provide process compliance training for employees including requirements, design, implementation, verification and company required training.

• Provide Software COE software project development oversight.

• Provide Software COE project coordination.

• Foster a culture aligning with Honeywell Aerospace’s key behaviors.

• Support customer interactions (internal and external).

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.

• 10+ years of embedded software experience.

• 4+ years of direct people management experience.

• Experience with certifications within regulatory industries.

• Experience with the development of real time software and/or avionics systems.

WE VALUE

• Understanding various software development lifecycles in support for developing safety critical embedded software and architecture

• Demonstrated leadership experience in coordinating and overseeing entry to senior level professionals, including a track record of improving team performance and work practice through team coaching

• Proven track record of successfully leading technically complex development projects and transitions to production

• Proven track record to execute multiple projects while meeting customer expectations

• Ability to consistently make timely decisions and balance systematic analysis with decisiveness, even in the face of complexity

• Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done

• Ability to positively influence others and create a passion for excellence

• Collaborative work with cross-functional partners enabling teams to exceed expectations on work delivery and timelines

• Inertial sensing and navigation domain knowledge

• Aerospace or similar safety critical industry experience

• Knowledge of software configuration management and change management practices

• Beneficial relevant experience

• DO178 experience

• Agile or SAFE-Agile

• DevOps tools & processes (GIT/Bitbucket, Jira, Collaborator, Confluence, Bamboo)

• Six Sigma development methodology

US PERSONS 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.

About us:

Join a company that’s reintroducing itself to the aviation community we’ve helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we’re launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as 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.

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.

Benefits:

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you’ll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that’s advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you’re eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts

• Employee assistance program and educational assistance

• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays

• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

POSTING TIMELINE

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.