As a Sr Advanced Software Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering advanced software solutions that drive innovation and enhance our product offerings. You will be part of a team that designs, develops and integrates highly complex software functions within Honeywell Aerospace’s 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. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, high-quality software that meets the needs of our customers and supports the company's strategic goals.
In this role, you will impact the development of cutting-edge software technologies that optimize industrial operations, improve system performance, and contribute to Honeywell Aerospace’s reputation as a leader in automation and digital 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 build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture
Key Responsibilities
- Requirement Analysis
- Test Strategy & Design to support Honeywell Aerospace’s products and solutions
- Test Development, Reviews, Execution & Debug
- Formal Testing (RFS & SC)
- Certification Support
- Support the Test leads and Project Engineers in planning, TRR, Reviews and customer meetings.
- Support on technical coordination and leadership guidance with Tools, Test methodologies, Test Qual activities, etc.
- Providing verification deliverables, as per DO-178 / SW V&V CoE Process to the Program Lead
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Software and systems engineering, project Engineering, and quality assurance to deliver high-quality software products.
- Identify and implement software improvements and innovations to enhance product performance, scalability, and security.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in technical disciplines such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
- 8 years of experience in Software/Requirement testing
- Knowledge of software design principles, algorithms, and data structures
- Experience and knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python
- Experience with software development tools, version control systems, and agile methodologies
WE VALUE
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Experience in embedded systems, real-time operating systems, or industrial control software
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- 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
- Hands on AI usage to improve productivity and cycle time reduction
- 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
- Knowledge of software configuration management and change management practices
- Diverse and global teaming and collaboration
- 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
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.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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/
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 Posting Date: July 31, 2026
Sponsorship
We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (STEM)
- 8 years of experience in software/requirement testing
- Knowledge of software design principles, algorithms, and data structures
- Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python
- Experience with software development tools, version control systems, and agile methodologies
- Experience providing verification deliverables per DO-178 / SW V&V CoE processes (DO-178B/C)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (authorized to work in the United States); no visa sponsorship
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Experience in embedded systems, real-time operating systems, or industrial control software
- Hardware and software debugging experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer)
- Hands-on experience with multicore processors and processor architecture
- Experience in avionics software/systems verification and certification
- Experience developing applications/drivers for protocols like ARINC429, RS232, RS422, MIL-STD-1553
- Hands-on AI usage to improve productivity and cycle time reduction
- Working knowledge of DO-178B/C certification and design assurance guidelines
- Knowledge of software configuration management and change management practices
- Experience working in diverse and global teams; self-motivated with minimal supervision
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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