Lead Software Engineer

Overview

You will report directly to our Engineering Manager and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will have a significant impact on our Aerospace business unit by driving innovation through prototyping and evaluating new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance development processes. Your expertise will contribute to the delivery of innovative and reliable products that shape the future of technology.

• Lead the software team responsible for FMS Performance (PERF) functionality across multiple FMS product lines.
• Perform system and software requirements analysis
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• Own and drive software architecture and design for PERF-related capabilities.
• Lead software development, integration
  , and delivery of safety‑critical avionics functions.
• Coordinate system-level integration activities with cross‑functional teams.
• Define new FMS PERF features and ensure alignment with program and customer needs.
• Support customer interactions
  , technical discussions, and issue resolution.
• Lead system verification and validation efforts for PERF functionality.
• Demonstrate proficiency in multiple programming languages used in avionics development.
• Apply strong analytical and software engineering skills to solve complex problems.

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 12 plus years of experience developing safety‑critical avionics software (DO‑178 preferred).
• Experience working with or supporting an aircraft OEM (e.g., Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Dassault, Gulfstream, etc.).

• Prior experience working on FMS Performance (PERF) and Guidance (GUID functions such as weight and balance, takeoff/landing data, fuel predictions, vertical path computations, and performance optimization).
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle for avionics systems.
• Experience with software configuration management and change management processes.
• Ability to rapidly analyze and apply new concepts or information.
• Demonstrated leadership in global or cross‑functional teams
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• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical ideas clearly.
• Proven capability to make timely, well‑reasoned decisions in complex environments.
• Experience working with aircraft OEM requirements, certification processes, or integration workflows
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• Experience with Airbus FMS is an advantage (not mandatory).

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.

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. For more information visit:
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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.