Lead Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Support planning and coordination of safety-critical embedded software activities aligned with program and certification expectations .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating embedded software development activities, ensuring alignment with program and certification expectations while effectively managing risks and stakeholder communication. Proficient in utilizing engineering tools for tracking progress and analyzing data to support disciplined execution and timely decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Software Development CoordinationEnd-to-End SDLC UnderstandingRisk Mitigation and ManagementJira or Similar Project Tools ExperienceVerification and Validation Practices

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringEmbedded Software ConceptsRequirements ManagementDefect AnalysisConfiguration ManagementTest PlanningExecution and ClosureData AnalysisEngineering Schedule DevelopmentKPI Monitoring

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingCross-Functional Team CollaborationEffective CommunicationTask PrioritizationDisciplined Execution

Tools & Technologies

JiraSpreadsheetsDashboards

Industry Keywords

Safety-Critical SoftwareRegulated EnvironmentsSoftware Development LifecycleIntegration ChallengesCustomer Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support planning and coordination of safety-critical embedded software activities aligned with program and certification expectations
Define and maintain clarity on software scope, requirements, deliverables, and interfaces with systems, V&V, safety, and program teams
Develop and maintain engineering schedules, resource forecasts, and plans reflecting integration and verification needs
Drive daily coordination across the software Integrated Product Team
Monitor software KPIs and performance trends to identify emerging risks, quality issues, or resource mismatches
Analyze engineering data to detect requirement churn, utilization shifts, and other patterns; escalate insights with recommended actions
Review software artifacts for completeness, traceability, and readiness for internal or customer reviews
Coordinate software risks, requirement changes, integration challenges, and certification-related issues for timely mitigation
Represent the software IPT in customer and internal leadership meetings with clear, data-driven status and risk visibility
Track daily progress, consolidate weekly status, and support monthly milestone readiness reviews
Provide PMO and CAMs with schedule, progress, and risk inputs for cost, scope, and schedule alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years coordinating or supporting embedded software development or engineering execution in regulated or structured environments
Demonstrated ability to support delivery of engineering work packages on schedule, within scope, and aligned with program commitments
Strong end-to-end SDLC understanding
Ability to track progress, anticipate risks, and maintain disciplined execution
Experience identifying and coordinating mitigation of software-related risks, requirement changes, or integration challenges
Familiarity with requirements, defect, and configuration workflows used in embedded or software development
Experience using engineering or project tools such as Jira or similar trackers and spreadsheets/dashboards for metrics
Ability to present engineering status, risks, and insights clearly to stakeholders and leadership
Working knowledge of verification and validation practices, including test planning, execution, defect analysis, and closure
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, milestone-driven environment
Familiarity with embedded software concepts, lifecycle workflows, and verification practices
U.S. Person status as defined by U.S. export control laws, or ability to obtain export authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Educational assistance
Parental leave
12 paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time