Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Flight Management Systems

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Design, develop, and maintain Core Software architectures and applications for aerospace and avionics systems .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software architecture and development for aerospace and avionics systems, with a strong focus on Flight Management Systems and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and ensure software performance, reliability, and safety in safety-critical environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C++ ProgrammingSoftware Architecture DevelopmentFlight Management Systems (FMS)Agile MethodologiesDO-178C Compliance

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Hard Skills

Object-Oriented ProgrammingMulti-Core Software DevelopmentMulti-Threaded Software DevelopmentConcurrency ManagementPerformance OptimizationReal-Time Systems DevelopmentSoftware IntegrationSoftware ValidationDebuggingTechnical Guidance

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringTechnical FeedbackProblem-SolvingContinuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

Aerospace StandardsAvionics Software DesignSafety-Critical EnvironmentsSoftware Development MethodologiesSystem Requirements Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain Core Software architectures and applications for aerospace and avionics systems
Integrate Flight Management System (FMS) software into product development programs
Ensure functionality and compliance with system requirements and certification standards
Collaborate with systems engineers, architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to define software requirements, specifications, and technical solutions
Develop software satisfying performance, reliability, security, safety, and scalability objectives
Lead or participate in software requirements, design, and code reviews
Provide technical guidance and constructive feedback to team members
Perform software integration, validation, and troubleshooting on hardware test benches
Investigate and resolve complex technical issues through analysis and debugging
Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and software engineering best practices
Contribute to technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the engineering organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
5-8+ years of experience in software development
Strong C++ and/or object-oriented programming skills
Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum
Strong software architecture and design development skills
Candidate must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status, or have the ability to obtain export authorization
Experience in Flight Management Systems (FMS) development, including avionics software design, integration, and verification
Strong expertise in multi-core and multi-threaded software development, including concurrency, synchronization, performance optimization, and real-time systems
Experience managing and/or mentoring teams developing embedded software systems for safety-critical environments
Knowledge of aerospace standards and regulations, such as DO-178C

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
Relocation Package: US & CAN Domestic Tier 1