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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Honeywell Aerospace - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Value Engineering, Core Api, Information Technology, DO-178B, Multiplatform - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/16BCFA4A662C40DC88CDA1C30C582EBC/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics * 6 years of commercial aircraft software development * 6 years of C++ software development * 6 years of embedded software development * 6 years of DO178-B/C development * 6 years of software development with DEOS or similar real time operating systems * Strong software design experience and technical leadership WE VALUE * Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science * Strong expertise in C/C++ embedded engineering and design in Aerospace Engineering * Strong Software architecture experience and common core software approach * AI experience and implementation of AI tools for software development * Experience with Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (TAWS) or Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) * In-depth knowledge of different DO-178 compliant O/S's as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each * DO-178C expert * Experience with STC and TSO certification documents * Experience with FAA Stages of Involvements (SOI) audits * In-depth understanding of Hardware architecture and can consult on Hardware options to optimize system performance * Ability to describe complex technical concepts to engineering team members as well as to business and engineering stakeholders * Understand how software design and architecture impact the goals of the business. Analyze and attribute key operational requirements into cohesive design patterns. * Organizational and interpersonal skills * Ability to motivate and lead a team - local and distributed - through your example. Mentor new and junior team members * Support Product Line Business team * Act as a mentor to other engineers and team members, share your skills and expertise, encourage creativity and innovation * Individuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events. * Ability to find the correct balance between demand and capacity when establishing priorities for the organization. * Business oriented approach to software development, 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. ## Description The Honeywell Aerospace Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) reduces the risk of controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) by providing flight crews with timely, accurate information about terrain and obstacles in the area. The system uses various aircraft inputs and an internal database to predict and warn flight crews of potential conflicts with obstacles or terrain. Additional features include SmartRunway and SmartLanding systems, developed to help flight crews avoid potential runway incursions and excursions. As Lead Software Engineer / Software Architect for the Multi-Platform Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) Software Core Development program within Honeywell's Aerospace, you will be responsible for providing high-level development guidance to the product team for key decisions on design choices, platforms, and standards. You'll drive implementation scalable software that can be updated fast/cheap for emerging market needs. You will lead proposals to address future business opportunities, value engineering and program/process changes. You will act as a key focal point for driving and implementing goals and objectives., * Own all technical aspects of software design and architecture for larger software development projects * Motivate and lead a team - local and distributed - through your example. * Support Product Line business team * Act as a mentor to other engineers and team members, share your skills and expertise, encourage creativity and innovation * Own Software technology roadmap / plan for new technology insertion * Ability to trade different design options against technical and business objectives to optimize key decisions on design choices, platforms, and standards * Help set a standard and set an example for high quality code review and analysis * Manage risk identification and risk mitigation strategies associated with the architecture * Assist with and be an active member of our patent and IP development process ## Related Videos - [Insights from building the Canva Developers Platform to empower 185 million designers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/942-insights-from-building-the-canva-developers-platform-to-empower-185-million-designers) - [The Dark Corners of Kotlin Multiplatform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100143-the-dark-corners-of-kotlin-multiplatform) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [You’re a great coder? 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