Senior Software Engineering Manager
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies is redefining the future of aviation through next-generation Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). We are seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead a world-class engineering organization responsible for developing, integrating, validating, and certifying advanced avionics and autonomous flight solutions for emerging aerospace platforms.
In this role, you will lead the engineering team delivering avionics software, flight deck applications, autonomy-enabling technologies, and aircraft integration solutions. You will be accountable for delivering innovative solutions that meet customer commitments, achieve business objectives, and strengthen Honeywell's leadership position in Advanced Air Mobility.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities
Business & Customer Outcomes
- Lead delivery of critical UAM/UAS software programs, ensuring achievement of cost, schedule, quality, and customer commitments.
- Partner with global business leaders to define technology roadmaps aligned with market needs and strategic growth initiatives.
- Contribute to technology pursuits, customer proposals, and new opportunities.
- Build trusted relationships with global OEM customers and technology partners.
Engineering Leadership
- Lead systems & software engineering team responsible for design, development, integration, validation, and certification of aerospace software products.
- Drive execution excellence across the product lifecycle incorporating improvement culture driving reduction in cycle time, standardized workflows and quality improvements.
- Establish technology direction for advanced avionics, autonomous systems, alternative navigation, AI/ML-enabled capabilities, and future flight deck solutions.
- Promote engineering best practices, model-based development, automation, simulation, digital engineering, and continuous improvement.
People Leadership
- Build, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering organization.
- Create an inclusive, engaging, and high-accountability culture aligned with Honeywell Aerospace Behaviors.
- Drive talent acquisition, succession planning, competency development, and career growth opportunities.
- Mentor future technical and people leaders across the organization.
Program & Operational Excellence
- Own engineering execution metrics including quality, productivity, milestone delivery, and customer satisfaction.
- Drive risk identification, mitigation, and resolution across the programs.
- Ensure compliance with defined processes and aerospace industry standards.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration across Systems, Safety, Certification, Cybersecurity, Project Engineering, and Product Management teams.
Innovation & Strategic Growth
- Advance Honeywell Aerospace's capabilities in autonomous flight, AI/ML, alternative navigation, and next-generation avionics platforms.
- Foster partnerships with universities, research institutions and industry organizations.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- At least 15+ years of experience in systems & software engineering, embedded systems, aerospace systems, or safety-critical product development.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex technology programs.
- Experience managing customer and stakeholder relationships in a technical environment.
WE VALUE
- Master’s degree in engineering
- Experience in Aerospace, Avionics, UAS/UAM, Autonomous Systems, Robotics, Automotive Safety Systems, or other regulated industries.
- Knowledge of DO-178C, ARP4754A, ARP4761, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and software certification processes.
- Experience with SCADE, embedded software development, flight deck applications, avionics integration, and real-time systems.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance technical strategy, execution excellence and business objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a global organization.
- Passion for innovation and technology leadership.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- At least 15 years of experience in systems and software engineering, embedded systems, aerospace systems, or safety-critical product development
- Experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex technology programs
- Experience managing customer and stakeholder relationships in a technical environment
- Master's degree in engineering
- Experience in aerospace, avionics, UAS/UAM, autonomous systems, robotics, automotive safety systems, or other regulated industries
- Knowledge of DO-178C, ARP4754A, ARP4761, MBSE, and software certification processes
- Experience with SCADE, embedded software development, flight deck applications, avionics integration, and real-time systems
- Strong business acumen balancing technical strategy, execution excellence, and business objectives
- Ability to lead through influence in a global organization
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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