Software Engineer
Posted 13 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Software Engineer II - Drone control station (M/F/D)”
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- Level
- II
- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyAerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Cybernetics, Software Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
As a Software Engineer II at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be responsible for the development, integration, and flight testing of software products in the field of autonomous systems for both ground-based and onboard applications, particularly for drones.
This role combines software engineering and flight test engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle. You will be involved in software development, system integration, debugging, and testing, as well as flight test preparation and reporting. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure software functionality in both simulated and real operational environments.
A significant part of the role involves planning and supporting flight tests, evaluating performance, analyzing test data, identifying defects, and contributing to continuous improvements.
You will report directly to our Senior Software Engineering Supervisor and will work from our Brno, Czechia location on a hybrid work schedule.
Responsibilities
- Define, analyze, and manage software requirements, operational workflows, acceptance criteria, and verification methods for autonomous UAV systems.
- Convert customer feedback, operational experience, simulation results, and test findings into requirements engineering tasks and backlog items.
- Verify and validate software functionality through analysis, simulation, integration testing, ground testing, and flight testing.
- Support the preparation and execution of simulations, ground testing, and flight testing.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, test software specifications, and engineering reports.
- Collaborate with software, systems, and flight test teams in a Scrum/Agile environment.
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
- University degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Cybernetics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in software development using C++, HMI/UI development, or systems engineering.
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher.
WE VALUE
- Experience in the aerospace, UAS, or another safety-critical industry.
- UAS operator or pilot certification.
- Willingness to travel to test sites
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
- Attention to detail
Please note that due to export restrictions, we will only be able to take into consideration applicants with an EU or US citizenship.