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# Senior Software Architect & Engineer

- **Company:** HORIZON AIRCRAFT SALES & LEASING, INC.
- **Location:** Bellingham, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, Monitoring of Systems, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, DO-178B
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-architect-engineer-bellingham-wa--d7365abb-5aa1-4a65-a0a8-603cda2aa69c

## About the Role

Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Customer Experience, Entrepreneurship, Maintain Compliance, Aerospace and Defense, Software Architecture, System Integration (SI), Avionics, Embedded Systems, We are looking for people that will have the following qualifications and experiences: Demonstrated experience (7+ years) in a Software Engineering role from aerospace or automotive, having worked across all phases of the lifecycle. Ideally you would have hands on experience with systems engineering, and you will have familiarity with eVTOL Certification regulations from the TCCA, FAA, and EASA.

## Description

A career at Horizon is for those who want to do something extraordinary, yet with meaningful purpose. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of technology and customer experience to deliver something that has never been done before. We are a fast-moving organization that promotes a hands-on approach, supporting each other through the tough spots, generating a close-knit team with a family feel.

What we do here is hard, but then very few things worth achieving are easy. By joining Horizon, you will have the opportunity to work with our world-class entrepreneurial team who are passionate about delivering something special.

What we need you to bring.

Horizon is seeking an open, enthusiastic, experienced Senior Software Architect / Engineer. As a Senior Software Architect / Engineer, you will lead the design and development of mission-critical software systems for next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. In this role, you'll architect scalable, safety-assured embedded and application-level software that underpins flight control, avionics, energy management, and other core systems. You'll play a key part in defining the software strategy, driving system integration, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and certification requirements.

Your Day-to-Day:

 * Define software architecture for complex, distributed systems supporting real-time flight-critical functions
 * Lead development of embedded software for avionics, flight control, propulsion, and system monitoring
 * Drive full software lifecycle: requirements capture, architecture design, implementation, integration, verification, and certification
 * Collaborate with hardware, systems, and safety teams to ensure tight integration and compliance with DO-178C or similar standards
 * Define and lead a model-based approach to software development activities
 * Be an integral part of the team, projecting positive behaviours and influence onto the team
 * Possess an in-depth knowledge of the standards and specifications appropriate to the discipline
 * Challenge the status quo, bring new ideas to improve engineering quality, productivity and timeliness of delivery
 * Enforce standards, ensure rigor, resilience and continuous improvement in design solutions, meeting all regulatory requirements, conforming to specifications, quality and requirements within schedule and budget
 * Act as a project integrator and interface between project management and other engineering teams
 * Stay up to date with, and implement the latest developments in your field
 * Drive the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency