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.
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.
Lead Embedded Engineer is a global V&V technical leadership position that will be placed at the location of the selected candidate (HTS-Hyderabad or HTS Bangalore). The person will be responsible for driving the Technology roadmap aligned to Integrated Flight Deck Systems (IFS) transformation objective & accountable for standardization of test Environment, frameworks, enhancing automation, deploying simulation and strengthening the Certification process & handoffs by cross leveraging the technology and adapting the best practices across Aerospace project teams to improve products cycle time, quality and reduce cost.
This role is critical to execute IFS Programs & drive innovation for new future products & features. This role will require coordination and collaboration across several functional teams, program management, engineering, certification, applications, and OEM. (70% - 80% of time).
Responsibilities- Drive NPI with Growth & Innovation Focus for FS Product line
- Drive Challenging Schedule, cost & Quality for IFS
- Collaborate with Chief, Fellows, Cert and offering to prepare the defendable Cert plan
- Plan and execute programs within the Software V&V CoE and key stakeholders like Development IPT leaders, Architects, Program Lead, SPE and PM.
- Develop work package structure, leads creation of cost, integrated schedules and milestones for all the programs
- Define and implement test strategies for IFS systems, integration, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
- Develop test plans & review test procedures and test cases to ensure coverage of IFS requirements.
- Lead the selection and deployment of simulation environments and test automation frameworks.
- Ensure all V&V activities comply with relevant aerospace standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-330, DO332).
- Oversee the development and maintenance of automated test scripts and regression test suites through continuous testing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and ensure seamless verification.
- Prepare and review certification documentation and support audits and regulatory reviews.
- Mentor and guide V&V teams in best practices for IFS Platforms testing, simulation, and automation.
- Drive continuous improvement in V&V processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Driving the STRAP improvement goals and strategies during the program execution
- Driving Growth (min 2 ideas GBE approved)
- BE/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech with atleast 12+ Yrs of experience in AEROSPACE industry in V&V and certifying products related to Integrated Flight Deck Systems
- Strong understanding of software verification methods and tools currently in use and well versed in industry standards and direction.
- Experience in leading Test Strategy design and architecture specific product lines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly so that it may be understood by both technical and non-technical individuals
- Two or more years of experience in handling IFS Legacy, NG platforms and Graphics core product line
- Demonstrated experience in progressively challenging and Responsible roles.
- Must have experience working in Matrix organization structure.
We Value
- Understanding of the current product line and technical issues in IFS product line, Graphics Core, I/O drivers and/ OR Common Products for Next Gen Avionics platform and to arrive at new solutions through collaborative effort
- Experience in providing technical leadership to a cross discipline, cross site team
- Experience in Configuration Management and Change Request tools like DOORs, Clear Case, Clear Quest, JIRA, BitBucket, Bamboo
- Experience in product certification guided by FAA/EASA requirements, DO-178 B&C, ARP4754A process compliance
- Experience in evaluating new technologies (multi core processors, hand-held, graphics etc), new architecture design tools experienced in developing and defining process that helps mistake proof work in the efficient way
- Demonstrated communication, relationship and team building skills
- Action Oriented: Works hard, full of energy; not fearful of acting with best data even if incomplete; seizes opportunities when they arise
Skills Required
- BE/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech with at least 12+ years in aerospace V&V certifying Integrated Flight Deck Systems
- Strong understanding of software verification methods, tools, and aerospace industry standards/direction
- Experience leading test strategy design and architecture for product lines
- Experience defining and executing HIL, integration, and system-level test strategies and automation
- Minimum two years experience handling IFS Legacy, NG platforms and Graphics core product line
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated progressive responsibility and leadership in relevant roles
- Experience working within a matrix organization
- Experience with configuration management and change request tools (DOORs, ClearCase, ClearQuest, JIRA, BitBucket, Bamboo)
- Experience with product certification per FAA/EASA and DO-178B/C, ARP4754A
- Experience providing technical leadership to cross-discipline, cross-site teams
- Experience evaluating new architectures and multicore/graphics technologies
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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