Honeywell Engineering Test Services is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a variety of software coding experience. Responsibilities include writing software to support the acquisition of Engine data for both Development and Production testing, maintain a variety of software tools as hardware and software upgrades occur, and support engine testing on call to be responsive when systems fail in the field.
Are you ready to help us make the future? We are seeking a qualified software engineer with a broad base programming skills who would be expected to assist with a variety of software applications, with good communication and mechanical skills and the ability to work independently or in a team setting in a variety of roles. The outstanding candidate would have hands-on experience including:
- Design, develop, test, and deploy software that support engine test automation and data acquisition
- Maintain and support existing software solutions and tools
- Able to diagnose software/hardware issues quickly
- Implement clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following internal standards and best practices
- Assist in the integration of instrumentation and hardware interfaces into software systems
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and validation of software releases to ensure system reliability
- Work closely and collaborate with test engineers and internal customers to gather requirements and deliver functional software solutions
- Work with customers to troubleshoot and resolve issues in lab environments, often involving interaction between software and hardware systems
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- Software Coding Experience in 2 or more languages, like Python, Java, C++
- 4+ years of experience in software development lifecycle including validation and verification
- Familiarity with basic Linux/Unix command line tools
WE VALUE
- Masters degree in computer science or engineering
- Experience testing software applications in open and close-loop environments
- 4+ years with data structures and SQL databases
- 4+ years experience with ethernet based communication protocols like Modbus TCP/IP, OPCUA
- 4+ years experience with object-oriented programming
- Familiarity with ARINC 429 and MIL-STD-1553 is of value.
- A work ethic that places safety and data quality as the highest priorities
- Knowledge of software configuration management and Software Quality Assurance (SQA) tools such as Git, bitbucket, JIRA, and/or Subversion
- Good communication skills, both oral and written, with our customers
- Proven ability to work with minimal direction in a cross-functional team environment
- Willingness to respond quickly with quality solutions in support of our customers
- A growth mindset and willingness to learn new tools, frameworks, or technologies as needed
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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/
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
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 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.
ABOUT HONEYWELL 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
Honeywell Aerospace 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. Job Posting Date: Oct 13th, 2026 #LI-Hybrid
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- Software coding experience in two or more languages, such as Python, Java, or C++
- Four or more years of software development lifecycle experience, including validation and verification
- Familiarity with basic Linux/Unix command-line tools
- Master's degree in computer science or engineering
- Experience testing software applications in open- and closed-loop environments
- Four or more years of experience with data structures and SQL databases
- Four or more years of experience with Ethernet-based communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP and OPC UA
- Four or more years of object-oriented programming experience
- Knowledge of ARINC 429 and MIL-STD-1553
- Knowledge of software configuration management and SQA tools such as Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, or Subversion
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction in a cross-functional team environment
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain export authorization
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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