Principal Software Engineer

Phoenix, Arizona

Honeywell
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Join the industry leader to design the next generation of breakthroughs

When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.

Honeywell's Anthem Integrated Flight Deck is the Future of Flight

Honeywell Anthem ️ is the industry's 1st Cloud-Connected "always-on" Integrated Cockpit system, featuring cloud-native communications, navigation, and surveillance systems, powered by a flexible software platform that can be customized for virtually every type of aircraft, from passenger planes and business aircraft to defense, general aviation and the rapidly emerging class of Advanced Air-Mobility (AAM) vehicles.

Honeywell's newest and most advanced Flight Deck will herald a new age of aviation where connectivity will help enable true autonomy.

Honeywell's Anthem ️ is breaking new ground in Avionics design and pilot-machine interface, with the goal of making pilots' jobs easier and safer and essentially allowing pilots to configure their own cockpit based on mission and phase of flight. Our new revolutionary integrated Anthem Flight Deck offers unparalleled levels of connectivity, an exciting and intuitive user interface and a highly scalable and customizable design.

Join a team that designs, develops and deploys cutting-edge software solutions for Honeywell Anthem next-generation Avionics Systems.

As a Principal Software Engineer, within the (NGA) Next Generation Avionics group, you will lead the development and advancement of cutting-edge Anthem Display Platform technologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative team that is building state-of-the-art avionics solutions. The ideal candidate will be a blend of hands-on technical expertise and strategic thought leadership, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our avionics platforms.

You will provide technical expertise as an Anthem Display Platform Principal Technical Lead in the identification and development of new products. You will lead proposals to address future business opportunities, value engineering and program/process changes. You will act as a key Display Platform focal point for driving and implementing technical goals and objectives, as well as collaborate with the Display Platform Product Owner to drive product strategy. You will be recognized by business management as a primary technical authority.


Key Responsibilities
  • You will be play an integral role in shaping software architecture, guiding best practices, and spearheading projects to deliver high-quality, reliable, and scalable solutions for intuitive display systems that drive value to pilots.
  • Provide technical guidance to engineering teams, ensuring the successful execution of software projects
  • Identify areas for process improvements within the software development lifecycle and advocate for best practices in software engineering.
  • Engage in the evaluation and selection of new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance software development efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to establish and execute technical strategy for next-generation avionics solutions, aligning with business goals and customer requirements
  • Work with stakeholders to capture and manage software requirements, ensuring they are well-defined, complete, and traceable throughout the project lifecycle
  • Oversee the integration and testing of software solutions, ensuring that they meet performance and quality standards
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

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

YOU MUST HAVE
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
  • 12+ years of experience in embedded software design and development
  • Proven experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development.
WE VALUE
  • Understanding various software development lifecycle
  • Significant relevant experience, particularly operating within an Agile framework
  • Proficiency in C/C , Python and/or Open GL
  • Experience in Display & Graphics or Avionics software
  • Experience with Avionics standards, including A661/A664 standard for aircraft cockpit displays and DO-178C certification compliance
  • Understanding of product strategy and the role of technology in delivering competitive advantage
  • Strong accountability with bias for action
  • Assertive drive to sound technical and robust solutions
  • Diverse and global teaming and collaboration
  • Effective communicator
  • Wide degree of creativity and latitude
  • Ability to find the correct balance between demand and capacity when establishing priorities for the organization
  • Ability to consistently make timely decisions in the face of technical complexity, balancing analysis with bias for action
    Advanced analytical skills & software development skills

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-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.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components, and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

The Next Generation Avionics (NGA) group at Honeywell is dedicated to developing cutting-edge avionics systems that provide the necessary information for safe and efficient flights. From small aircraft to critical military applications, our comprehensive avionics systems are designed to meet the needs of the aerospace industry. Join our team and be part of shaping the future of avionics technology.

Additional Information
  • JOB ID: HRD264254
  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: 21111 N. 19th Ave (Deer Valley),Phoenix,Arizona,85027,United States
  • Exempt
Engineering (EMEA)

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

Date Posted: 03 May 2025
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