Embedded Software Engineer - C​/C++

Overview

As an Advanced Software Engineer, you will lead complex software development efforts related to communication management functions (CMF), Flight Management Systems (FMS) and other mission-critical systems on various avionic platforms within a modern, robust development operations pipeline (Dev Ops). You will apply advanced software engineering skillsets, coordinate across hardware and software teams, and ensure compliance with all customer and regulatory requirements.

You will be an active contributor amongst an integrated product team as well as owner of key technical responsibilities assigned by project technical leads. This role will actively contribute to the development of certification and compliance strategies with industry standards (DO-178).

• Lead the design and implementation of complex datalink software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across CMF and FMS datalink features.
• Familiarity with standard avionics hardware platforms.
• Lead integration and verification testing activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software bugs and defects.
• Participate in peer reviews, design reviews and documentation activities for certification.
• Collaborate across various functional and global engineering and project engineering teams.
• Travel within U.S. and/or internationally: 10%.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• At least 5 years of Software Engineering experience.
• Proficient experience in C languages as well as higher level languages.
• Proven experience in datalink communications systems.

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical fields.
• Experience with ARINC 664, CPDLC or FANS datalink communication systems.
• Experience with Aerospace, Airsim, Multisim, MATLAB, Teamcenter, DOORS, JIRA.
• Working knowledge of industry standard communication protocols (ARINC, MIL-STD-1553, CAN).
• Lab experience testing and verifying requirements of systems and software.
• Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done.
• Ability to adapt dictated by project changes.
• Multi-tasking and the ability to manage a variety of complicated tasks.
• Diverse thoughts and ideas; and experience teaming and collaboration with global engineers.
• An understanding of data and networking structures, protocols and apply analytical problem-solving methods.

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 Honeywell Benefits information visit:
Honeywell benefits page.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date 1/20/2026; 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, 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.

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