As a Software Engineer II here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be accountable for developing and maintaining software applications for our business. You will work on cutting-edge technologies and work with a team of talented engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
You will report directly to our Software Engineering Manager, and you'll work out of our Aguadilla, Puerto Rico location. External hires will begin with 90 days onsite before transitioning to a hybrid work schedule. Three days onsite and 2 days offsite.
In this role, you will have a direct impact on the development of software solutions that are used in commercial, defense, and space aircraft around the world. You will contribute to the design, coding, testing, and debugging software applications, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Be part of a team that designs, develops and integrates highly complex software functions within Honeywell Aerospace’s Software Verification & Validation Center of Excellence. You will be an active and integral member of a team to achieve the completion of goals. You will also generate innovative solutions in work situations, trying different and novel ways to deal with problems and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Requirement Analysis
- Test Strategy & Design
- Test Development, Execution & Debug
- Reviews (Requirement & test)
- Formal Testing (RFS & SC)
- Certification Support
- Support the Test Experts in deploying new initiatives - Tools, test methodologies, etc.
- Providing verification deliverables, as per DO-178 / SW V&V CoE Process to the Program Lead
- Continuously search for deployment opportunities of our organization’s improvement strategies
Travel, up to 25% to the US and/ or internationally may be required.
QualificationsYOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
- 2+ years of experience in Software/Requirement testing
- 2+ years of embedded real-time software development experience
- 2+ years of development experience in C/C++ and Python
- Ability to read, write and speak English
WE VALUE:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science
- Understanding of software requirements of varying complexity
- Hardware and software debug with lab equipment (Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, etc…)
- Hands on experience in Multicore Processor and good understanding of processor architecture
- Experience in avionics software/systems/software verification
- Experience in development of application/driver for protocols like Arinc429, RS232, RS422, MIL-STD-1553
- Demonstrate good working knowledge on DO178B/C certification
- Technical skills with emphasis in the areas of software development and verification processes, certification, and DO-178 design assurance guidelines
- Understanding of software verification methods and tools currently in use as well as versed in industry standards and direction
- Understanding various software development lifecycles
- Knowledge of software configuration management and change management practices
- Diverse and global teaming and collaboration
- Effective communicator
- Wide degree of creativity
- 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
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell Aerospace employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and Paid Holidays.
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 Posted: August 24, 2026
US 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or another technical discipline
- 2 or more years of software or requirements testing experience
- 2 or more years of embedded real-time software development experience
- 2 or more years of development experience in C, C++, and Python
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- U.S. Person status: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected status under asylum or refugee status
- Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science
- Understanding of software requirements of varying complexity
- Hands-on hardware and software debugging using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
- Experience with multicore processors and processor architecture
- Experience in avionics software, systems, or software verification
- Experience developing applications or drivers for ARINC 429, RS-232, RS-422, or MIL-STD-1553 protocols
- Working knowledge of DO-178B/C certification
- Technical knowledge of software development, verification, certification, and DO-178 design assurance processes
- Understanding of software verification methods, tools, industry standards, and software development lifecycles
- Knowledge of software configuration management and change management practices
- Ability to collaborate in diverse and global teams
- Effective communication skills
- Creativity, self-motivation, initiative, and ability to work with limited supervision
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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