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As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for performing software development activities for Airbus nFMS product, specifically in Middleware functionalities including Input/Output, Built-In Test, Operational software, Dual management and Thunderbolt platform integration activities. The successful candidate will be working with a team to develop complex features in compliance with the nFMS Software architecture. We are seeking someone who brings the right experience and expertise to lead the new feature development and integration using novel techniques and generate innovative solutions.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities
- Software design and development of new features and functions.
- Implementation of Software Change Requests
- Assessment of In-Service issues, debug and solve problems
- Lead software requirements decomposition
- Lead software and product integration
- Support Verification and Validation team.
- Strong analytical skills & software development skills
US PERSON 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.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics, Controls, Aerospace, or equivalent), with strong foundations in real‑time embedded software.
- Expert‑level proficiency in C/C++ and ADA for deterministic, real‑time embedded software used in safety‑critical systems.
- 10+ years developing software for avionics or comparable safety‑critical domains, including crew‑facing or operator‑facing display systems such as FMS, Flight displays, Synthetic vision, Tactical displays, or similar embedded User Interface products.
- Experience implementing user interface logic, display rendering behavior, data presentation, and interaction flows for real‑time embedded display systems used by flight crew or operators.
- Proven ability to design and implement new features, develop robust embedded software components, and perform expert‑level debugging, fault isolation, and performance tuning in constrained real‑time environments.
- Demonstrated ownership in integrating and delivering high‑reliability embedded software for flight‑critical or mission‑critical systems, ensuring stable in-service performance.
- Strong experience with software development toolchains including configuration management (Git, Bitbucket, ClearCase), build systems, CI pipelines, static/dynamic analysis tools, and automated test frameworks used in embedded development.
- Familiarity with DO‑178C development and verification workflows, including requirements traceability, code reviews, test coverage, problem reporting, and use of requirements management tools.
- Strong understanding of traceability, baselines, change control, and disciplined configuration management practices required for safety‑critical software.
WE VALUE
- Expertise in Software Design and Development of User Interface function, expertise in Debugging and Problem-solving skills
- Familiarization with protocols (A429, A661, A664, AFDX, W429, TFTP) and network/communication stack.
- Experience in Real Time Operating System such as DEOS and Redundancy Management software
- Significant engineering experience, particularly in Avionics, Airbus FMS
- Expertise in processes, standards, and system engineering norms, such as DO 178B/C
- Proven ability to lead by influence.
- Experience in representing the product line to various stakeholders and customers from a technical standpoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done.
- Possess strong analytical skills & software development skills.
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.
Skills Required
- U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylum/refugee, or ability to obtain export authorization)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics, Controls, Aerospace, or equivalent engineering
- 10+ years developing software for avionics or comparable safety-critical domains
- Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ and ADA for deterministic, real-time embedded software
- Experience implementing user-interface logic, display rendering, data presentation, and interaction flows for real-time embedded display systems
- Proven ability to design and implement new features, develop robust embedded components, and perform expert debugging, fault isolation, and performance tuning in constrained real-time environments
- Demonstrated ownership integrating and delivering high-reliability embedded software for flight‑critical or mission‑critical systems
- Strong experience with software development toolchains including configuration management (Git, Bitbucket, ClearCase), build systems, CI pipelines, static/dynamic analysis tools, and automated test frameworks
- Familiarity with DO-178C development and verification workflows, requirements traceability, code reviews, and test coverage
- Strong understanding of traceability, baselines, change control, and disciplined configuration management practices for safety-critical software
- Experience assessing in-service issues, debugging, and resolving operational problems in embedded avionics software
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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