Senior Avionics Software Engineer – Embedded Linux & Security

Senior Avionics Software Engineer – Embedded Linux

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Design and develop secure, scalable software solutions for avionics and connected systems on embedded Linux platforms. Ensure compliance with aerospace standards while delivering high-performance, reliable systems.

• Define technical requirements and system architecture for avionics and connectivity solutions.
• Develop embedded Linux apps for data communication, processing, avionics hardware communication, and system integration using Python.
• Implement secure communication protocols, including TLS/SSL certificates, CA chains, HTTPS handshake, and network protocols like TCP/UDP.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace safety and security standards, including DO-178C and DO-326A/356A.
• Integrate solutions into CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo and manage APIs.
• Perform rigorous testing for performance, security, and reliability to meet avionics certification requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, systems, and cybersecurity, to deliver mission-critical solutions.
• Provide technical support, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• At least 7 years of experience in embedded systems development, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Design and implement secure sandbox environments in Embedded Linux.
• Work with avionics protocols and standards such as ARINC 429, ARINC 615A, ARINC 615-3, GDL
  90 and GDL
  52.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell 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 12 Paid Holidays.

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The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date 1/7/2026; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidates 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.

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Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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