Lead Software Engr

Job Description - Primary Responsibilities: - Technical Leadership: - Lead NPI (New Product Introduction) development projects for embedded software, including: - Software Requirements: Ensure completeness and traceability of software requirements. - Architecture & Design: Lead design and architecture decisions for product development. - Coding & End-to-End Delivery: Oversee coding activities and manage the delivery lifecycle, ensuring alignment with project goals. - Field & Application Support: - Provide technical support for products through field investigations, application support, and factory support. - Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and ensure product readiness. - Certification & Compliance: - Ensure all development activities align with FAA/EASA safety and certification requirements. - Lead efforts to meet safety-critical standards, such as DO-178B/C, DO-326A, and DO-355. - Collaboration & Growth: - Engage with business partners and contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities for product improvements and innovations. - Act as a technology leader, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to shape Honeywell's product and technology strategy. - Contribute to product differentiation strategies and sustainable growth through competitive technology and business initiatives. - Team Mentorship & Development: - Provide technical mentoring to junior engineers. - Guide the team towards achieving STRAP priorities and align efforts with business objectives. - Strategic Responsibilities: - Lead technical contributions to the STRAP, GSF, and PAC. - Promote innovation within teams and collaborate on regional initiatives to advance Honeywell's market position. - Qualifications & Experience: - Required: - BE/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech in Aerospace, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field with 12+ years of experience in building and certifying products in aerospace or similar safety-critical industries. - Strong experience in leading technical design and architecture for product development, including the ability to guide and influence technical proposals. - Expertise in DO-178B/C certification and software versioning control. - Experience in hardware/software integration and managing product development from concept to delivery. - Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Desired: - Experience in safety-critical applications within the CNS domain or Aerospace industry. - Advanced knowledge of product algorithms, with hands-on experience in system-level integration and software architecture. - Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, software configuration management, and change management practices. - Strong background in leading cross-disciplinary teams and providing technical leadership to complex, global projects. - Demonstrated ability to innovate and introduce new competitive features into products by leveraging competitive intelligence. - Familiarity with industry-standard tools and processes for Agile development, DevSecOps, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD). - Key Responsibilities in Product Development: - NPI (New Product Introduction): - Evaluate & Recommend Technologies: Suggest suitable technologies and contribute to decisions related to technology selection and product innovation. - Collaborate with Chief Engineers/Fellows: Act as the interface between HTS and Honeywell's top engineers, influencing technical decisions for the product line. - Proposal Authorship: Lead or co-author multiple project proposals for funding, driving key decisions in product development. - Product Technical Leadership: - Lead Product Technical Council: Be the technical decision-maker during PDR (Preliminary Design Review), CDR (Critical Design Review), and other compliance reviews. - Strategic Technical Contributions: Contribute to shaping strategic direction by providing inputs into STRAP, GSF, and PAC. - Competitive Intelligence: Lead the creation of competitive intelligence by identifying industry gaps and innovating new features to make Honeywell products competitive. - Process Management & Best Practices: - Manage Common Processes: Lead the adoption of industry best practices and implement innovative solutions to elevate product quality. - Driving Operational Efficiency: Optimize development processes through collaboration, technical expertise, and applying state-of-the-art solutions. - Key Skills & Competencies: - Technical Expertise: - Embedded Software Development: Strong expertise in embedded systems and safety-critical applications, including real-time operating systems (RTOS). - Software Architecture: Deep experience in system-level software architecture, including design patterns, algorithms, and software integration. - Certification Knowledge: In-depth understanding of DO-178B/C, DO-254, and safety-critical certification processes. - Leadership & Collaboration: - Cross-Disciplinary Leadership: Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams spread across different sites and geographies. - Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer: Ability to mentor junior engineers, guide their growth, and shape a collaborative work culture. - Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders and contribute to business growth. - Strategic & Innovative Thinking: - Strategic Vision: Ability to drive strategic initiatives, shape product roadmaps, and identify future technology trends. - Innovation: Proactively innovate within the team, constantly seeking competitive advantages and new technologies to drive product differentiation. - Communication Skills: - Written & Verbal Communication: Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Cross-Team Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams across different business units and geographies.