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.

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