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# Principal Software Engineer - Next Gen Avionics

- **Company:** Honeywell International Inc.
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Information Technology, Devsecops
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59917567-principal-software-engineer-next-gen-avionics

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
 * 12+ years of software engineering experience developing complex, mission-critical products.
 * Demonstrated experience leading software architecture and technical decision-making for large-scale software systems., * Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
 * Software architecture ownership experience.
 * Experience developing embedded, real-time, distributed, or cloud-connected systems.
 * Knowledge of avionics, aerospace, or other regulated industries developing safety-critical software.
 * Expertise in modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevSecOps.
 * Strong record of technical leadership, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
 * Ability to influence engineering strategy across teams and organizations.

WHAT's IN IT FOR YOU

 * Enterprise-scale technical influence across the Anthem platform and future avionics products.
 * Opportunity to shape the software architecture powering the next generation of connected flight.
 * Work with world-class engineers solving some of aerospace's most complex technical challenges.
 * Drive innovation in cloud-connected avionics, autonomy, and advanced flight deck technologies., 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

## Description

* Serve as a technical authority and trusted advisor for next-generation avionics software platforms.
 * Define and own software architecture, engineering standards, and technical direction across multiple products and programs.
 * Lead the design and development of complex, safety-critical software systems spanning embedded, platform, application, and cloud-connected technologies.
 * Drive innovation and influence long-term product strategy, technology roadmaps, and architectural decisions.
 * Champion software quality through scalable verification and validation strategies, test automation, and continuous integration practices.
 * Collaborate across systems engineering, hardware, certification, cybersecurity, and user experience teams to deliver integrated solutions.
 * Mentor senior and staff engineers, fostering technical excellence throughout the organization.
 * Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, development methodologies, and engineering best practices.


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