As a Senior Advanced Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in the success of our software initiatives by delivering technical excellence and collaborating with global teams to ensure timely and high-quality project deliveries. You will be part of the Thunderbolt Platform Center of Excellence (CoE), which is dedicated to driving greater software development efficiency and elevating software quality across the Aerospace organization.
The Thunderbolt Platform CoE is composed of highly skilled engineers who lead efforts in software architecture, design, and best practices for platform development across aerospace products. The team is responsible for the design, development, and DO-178C Level A certification of core software components.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
- Lead the software development and delivery of Thunderbolt platform software for multiple applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions in accordance with project specifications.
- Drive continuous improvement in software engineering processes
- Drive innovation, creating growth ideas and products for exceptional customer experience.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
- 6+ years of experience leading software development projects.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages C, C++ or assembly.
- Experience with software development tools, version control systems, and continuous integration/deployment pipelines.
- Lead complex feature development from customer requirements to deployment
- Embedded Software Development Knowledge
- Proficient in Deos™/RTOS/Linux or any RTOS.
- Experience in communication protocols like CAN, A429
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another related field.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
- Experience in Network protocols like A664
- Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and architecture principles.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
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.
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 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. Posting Date: 7/21/2026
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).
- 6+ years of experience leading software development projects.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages C, C++ or assembly.
- Experience with software development tools, version control systems, and continuous integration/deployment pipelines.
- Embedded software development knowledge.
- Proficient in Deos / RTOS / Linux or any RTOS.
- Experience in communication protocols like CAN and ARINC 429.
- Lead complex feature development from customer requirements to deployment.
- Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, protected status) per export control laws.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to mentor team members.
- Experience in network protocols like ARINC 664.
- Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and architecture principles.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- 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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