Lead Software Engr

Lead Software Engineer

As a Lead Software Engineer here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in leading project teams of software engineers to design, develop, and deliver cutting‑edge software solutions. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, ensuring project success, and contributing to the overall growth of the software engineering team. Elevate your career at Honeywell, driving innovation on global projects.

Join a collaborative culture and let’s shape the future of technology together!

In this role, you will impact the success of our software projects by providing technical guidance, ensuring timely deliveries, and collaborating with business leaders to align with overarching business objectives. You will work in the Thunderbolt Platform CoE which is chartered with leading the effort toward realizing greater software development efficiency and improved software quality throughout the Aerospace organization. The CoE performs design, development and Level A certification of the Boot, Platform Abstraction Layer (PAL), Device Drivers, Middleware IO and network/communication stacks.

You will report directly to our Engineering Manager and work out of our Deer Valley, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule.

• Lead the software development and delivery of Thunderbolt platform software for multiple applications
• Lead a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship on critical technology projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain high‑quality software solutions in accordance with project specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement in software engineering processes.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance their technical skills and Thunderbolt domain understanding.
• Drive innovation, creating growth ideas and products for exceptional customer experience.

• 8 years of experience leading software development projects.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages (C, C++, assembly).
• Experience with software development tools, version control systems, and continuous integration/deployment pipelines.
• Lead complex feature development from customer requirements to deployment.
• Experience demonstrating you can develop and maintain software architecture plans and design high‑level system structures that meet business requirements and technical constraints.
• Embedded Software Development Knowledge.
• Proficient in Deos™/RTOS/Linux or any RTOS.
• Experience in communication protocols like CAN, A429, etc.
• Experience in network protocols like A664.

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another related field.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and architecture principles.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning.

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:
Benefits at Honeywell.

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.

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.