As a Principal Software Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be responsible for acting as the subject matter expert by providing technical guidance, vision, and leadership on critical software development projects. You will take ownership of technical solutions, drive innovation, and ensure the highest standards of quality and performance. You will lead initiatives to enhance development processes, tools, and methodologies for increased efficiency and effectiveness. You will report directly to our and you'll work out of our location on a work schedule. In this role, you will impact the development of cutting-edge software solutions that address some of the world's most critical challenges. You will have the opportunity to shape the technical direction of the organization, mentor teams, and drive innovation to deliver world-class software solutions. At Honeywell Aerospace, 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.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead design, development, and delivery of complex software projects
- Conduct regular code reviews to ensure robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the software development lifecycle
- Collaborate with senior management to provide technical input into strategic planning and decision-making
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- 15+ years of experience leading software development projects
- Strong proficiency in programming languages (C, C++, OpenGL, Embedded Systems)
- Experience with software development tools, version control systems, and continuous integration/deployment pipelines
WE VALUE
- Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other advanced engineering degrees
- Excellent problem-solving capability
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
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
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- 15+ years of experience leading software development projects
- Strong proficiency in C, C++, OpenGL, and embedded systems
- Experience with software development tools, version control systems, and continuous integration/deployment pipelines
- Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another advanced engineering degree
- Excellent problem-solving capability
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
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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