As a Software Engineer II, you will design, implement, and test software components that support critical aerospace systems. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure high‑quality, reliability, and maintainable software. This role requires solid technical fundamentals, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to work both independently and within structured development and verification processes.
You will report directly to our Software Engineering Manager and work from our Clearwater, FL location, with a hybrid work option available after an initial 90-day period. External hires will begin with 90 days on site before transitioning to a 3/2 hybrid schedule.
In this impactful role, you will ensure the reliability and efficiency of our software systems, which are essential to our operations. As a senior technical authority, you will drive innovation, quality, and performance in our software infrastructure, setting industry benchmarks and empowering us for a digitally transformative future.
At Honeywell Aerospace, we believe our employees are crucial to our success. You will contribute to building a strong, diverse team by recruiting top talent, identifying and nurturing successors, promoting retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.
Responsibilities- Design, implement, and maintain robust software architectures and applications that support automated test stations, ensuring reliability, modularity, and alignment with system‑level requirements.
- Partner with cross‑functional engineering teams to translate system requirements into well‑defined software specifications and contribute to ongoing improvements in performance, usability, and integration.
- Execute assigned project tasks and work packages to meet technical, schedule, and customer requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with established development standards.
- Coordinate technical exchanges with team members and internal customers, communicating requirement clarifications, interface details, and design considerations to maintain shared understanding across the engineering team.
- Develop clear and comprehensive software documentation, including user guides, technical specifications, design records, and release notes, supporting maintainability and compliance.
- Write clean, maintainable code in multiple programming languages, with proficiency in object‑oriented languages such as C++, and adherence to safe coding practices and standards.
- Foster a culture of engineering rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement, contributing to team best practices, peer review processes, and high‑quality deliverables across the software organization.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- 2+ years of experience in software development, preferably in embedded or aerospace-related software with of hands‑on software development experience, contributing to the design, implementation, and testing of software components.
- Strong understanding of software development and verification workflows, including requirements traceability, structured peer reviews, test coverage analysis, formal problem reporting, and use of requirements management tools.
- Proficiency in Visual Studio .NET development, with experience using C++ or C#, and familiarity with Visual Studio workload configurations, diagnostics tools, extensions, and code‑profiling capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering, integration, and test teams.
- Experience with source‑control and software development toolchains such as SVN, Git, DOORS, ClearQuest, or CI pipelines
WE VALUE:
- Hands‑on experience with test automation and operation of automated test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMM), and digital/analog I/O instrumentation.
- Experience with industry‑standard avionics and communication interfaces, such as ARINC 429, IEEE‑1394, MIL‑STD‑1553, UART, RS‑422, and fiber‑optic‑based systems
- Familiarity with embedded systems or hardware‑software integration
- Strong working knowledge of Python, including developing automated scripts, tools, or test frameworks.
- Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware/software interactions and drive issues to resolution.
- Self‑motivated individuals who thrive under minimal supervision, consistently taking initiative, owning outcomes, and delivering results in fast‑paced development and test environments
- Active U.S. Government security clearance (Secret or higher) is preferred; ability to obtain and maintain a clearance is required based on program needs.
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements
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/
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 THE BUSINESS UNIT
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.
The application period for this job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date, but this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting date: September 25, 2026
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- At least 2 years of software development experience, preferably in embedded or aerospace software
- Understanding of software development and verification workflows, requirements traceability, peer reviews, test coverage analysis, formal problem reporting, and requirements management tools
- Proficiency with Visual Studio .NET and experience with C++ or C#
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with source control and software development toolchains such as SVN, Git, DOORS, ClearQuest, or CI pipelines
- U.S. citizenship due to contractual requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance based on program needs
- Hands-on experience with test automation and automated test equipment
- Experience with avionics and communication interfaces including ARINC 429, IEEE-1394, MIL-STD-1553, UART, RS-422, or fiber-optic systems
- Familiarity with embedded systems or hardware-software integration
- Working knowledge of Python for automation scripts, tools, or test frameworks
- Active U.S. Government security clearance at Secret level or higher
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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