Lead Data Engineer

at Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Be part of a team that designs, develops and integrates highly complex software functions within Honeywell Aerospace. As a Lead Data Engineer for Electronic Systems Engineering, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing Software Quality data strategy and analytics across multiple organizations and global design centers. This role will establish a unified, data-driven framework that enhances software quality performance, transparency, and decision-making across Electronic Systems.

The individual will serve as a bridge between engineering teams and senior leadership , ensuring that software quality insights are accurate, actionable, automated, and consistently communicated.

Leading the software quality initiative via data monitoring, action identification, and multi-level read out will require multiple aspects:

+ Drive Software Quality Data Strategy : Define and manage a unified data framework, ensuring consistent metrics, governance, and data quality across ES Engineering organizations and design centers.

+ Build Intelligent Dashboards : Develop automated, real-time dashboards and analytics pipelines that highlight software quality performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.

+ Automate Workflows : Create and maintain automated data flows, alerts, and action triggers that enable a proactive, data-driven approach to quality management.

+ Coordinate Across Organizations : Align software quality planning and execution across multiple engineering teams, programs, and sites to ensure standardization and transparency.

+ Communicate to Leadership : Provide clear, data-driven insights, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership; deliver recurring updates that support decision-making and strategic direction.

+ Enable Continuous Improvement : Identify systemic quality issues, streamline processes, and introduce innovative data solutions to strengthen software quality for internal and external customers.

YOU MUST HAVE

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

+ 8+ years of experience in data engineering, software quality, or software development in complex embedded or regulated environments.

+ Deep experience with data engineering tools and technologies (SQL, Python, ETL frameworks, data modeling, cloud platforms).

+ Demonstrated expertise designing scalable dashboards and automated analytics workflows (e.g. Tableau).

+ Strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), quality processes, and defect management.

US PERSON REQUIREMENTS FL

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements

US PERSON REQUIREMENTS AZ

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.

WE VALUE

+ Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field

+ Experience in aerospace, defense, or safety-critical environments.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex data requirements into scalable solutions

+ Knowledge of data governance and data quality best practices

+ Familiarity with DO-178C, CMMI, or similar software quality frameworks.

+ Experience integrating data from engineering tools (e.g., JIRA, Git, DOORS, or test automation frameworks).

+ Background in predictive analytics, machine learning, or anomaly detection for software quality.

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About us:

Join a company that’s reintroducing itself to the aviation community we’ve helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we’re launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world’s aircraft, your work here has reach that’s rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we’re shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

BENEFITS

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you’ll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that’s advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you’re eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

-Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance

-Short-term and long-term disability coverage

-401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts

-Employee assistance program and educational assistance

-Parental leave and 12 paid holidays

-Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

POSTING TIMELINE

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Electronic Solutions:

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space – from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

As aviation continues to evolve, we’re also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world’s aircraft – serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.