Sr. Director Software Engineering

Job Description

As the Senior Director of Software Engineering, you will shape the technology vision, elevate engineering excellence, and lead high‑performing teams in delivering scalable, innovative software solutions at Honeywell Aerospace. Your leadership will influence company-wide strategy, strengthen our technical foundation, and accelerate our ability to meet ambitious business goals. This role is central to advancing our mission for quality, driving continuous improvement, and enabling sustainable growth across the organization.

You will report directly to our VP IT and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for technology investments, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape and execute the overall software technology strategy of the organization.
• Drive enterprise‑wide initiatives that require deep coordination across business units, ensuring cohesive execution and measurable impact.
• Build and scale high‑performing teams through effective hiring, coaching, and talent development.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration of engineering efforts with other business functions.
• Champion operational efficiency through modern development methodologies, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee software engineering budgets, resource allocation, vendor strategy, and long‑term strategic planning.
• Ensure software systems meet high standards for performance, reliability, security, and compliance.
  
  

Qualifications

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.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 8 years of experience leading large, complex software development projects and teams.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages (Java, C , Python).
• Experience with software development tools, version control systems, and continuous integration/deployment pipelines.
• Proven track record of successful project execution and delivery.
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and architecture principles.
  
  

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another related field.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving capability.
  
  

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit click here (https://aerospace.honeywell.com/).