As an Advanced Software Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will develop and implement sophisticated software solutions that drive innovation in aerospace technologies. You will work on cutting-edge projects that enhance system performance, reliability, and safety, contributing to the advancement of aerospace applications.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Clearwater, Florida location on a hybrid work schedule.
Note: All new hires are expected to report 100% on-site for the first 90 days of employment.
In this role, you will impact the design and development of high-performance software systems that support aerospace operations, ensuring integration with hardware and compliance with industry standards to deliver reliable and efficient solutions.
At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture
Responsibilities- Design, development, and testing of software solutions that enhance our aerospace products and services, ensuring alignment with project requirements and timeline.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software specifications and enhance system performance.
- Responsible for executing project subtasks in order to meet customer specifications.
- Conducts technical interchange of task level information (system requirements, specifications.) with team members and internal customers.
- Contribute with software documentation, including user manuals, technical specifications, and project reports.
- Ability to code in multiple languages (with object-oriented languages like e.g. C++)
Travel, up to 10%, may be expected.
QualificationsYOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
- 5+ years of embedded software development experience (full life cycle)
WE VALUE:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science-focused line of study
- Strong experience with Embedded RTOS, such as VxWorks®, Linux, Integrity®, Deos™
- Strong experience with computer architecture, networking and computer communications (e.g. A429, I2C, SPI, UART)
- Aerospace embedded software development experience
- Proficient with C, C++ and Phyton programming languages. Assembly language experience.
- Software verification and validation experience
- Awareness about DO-178 B/C
- Experience with various software development lifecycle
- Experience of JIRA, Bitbucket, DOORS, and Microsoft Visual Studio
- Experience of software configuration management and change management practices
- Diverse and global teaming and collaboration
- Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events
- Analytical skills & software development skills
- Good communicator with a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Excellent written skills.
- Good leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor team members
- Excellent communication and people-oriented skills
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Ability to read, write and speak English
Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.
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/
ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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.
ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.
As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.
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. Posting Date: 09/02/2026
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- 5+ years of full-lifecycle embedded software development experience
- Must be a US citizen due to contractual requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science
- Experience with embedded RTOS platforms such as VxWorks, Linux, Integrity, or Deos
- Experience with computer architecture, networking, and communications protocols including A429, I2C, SPI, or UART
- Aerospace embedded software development experience
- Proficiency with C, C++, and Python
- Assembly language experience
- Software verification and validation experience
- Awareness of DO-178B/C
- Experience with software development lifecycles
- Experience with JIRA, Bitbucket, DOORS, and Microsoft Visual Studio
- Software configuration management and change management experience
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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