Freelance Python Automation Engineer Jobs in Waterbury, CT

Job Description
The future is what you make it. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
Honeywell Building Technologies (HBT) is a strategic business unit within Honeywell Buildings. HBT innovates to protect and save lives worldwide every day. It is a global leader in commercial fire systems and commercial security products. The primary products at Honeywell Fire are control panels and devices that deliver cloud powered connectivity, visibility and intelligence. We are the future of fire and life safety.
As a V&V Engineer II, you'll be part of the Verification and Validation (V&V) organization, that performs system V&V on Fire Alarm control panels, peripherals, and devices. In this position, you will be responsible for supporting the product validation activities for NPI and O&M projects, for both Manual and Automation testing. You will support extending the internally developed test framework and utilizing the framework to perform tests. The custom test framework involves robotics, computer vision, distributed computing and sensor simulation. Extending the framework, hardware test fixture will also be required. There will be opportunities to learn new technologies which is encouraged.
Responsibilities

• Playing a key role in the development of a Solution-level System Validation manual & automated test environment for validating Fire Systems' product offerings
• Defining and developing manual & automated test strategies, test plans, test cases, and procedures
• Executing, and maintaining test executions, manual test cases, and automated test scripts
• Delivering automated scripts as per plan, and providing updates to management on monthly basis
• Performing manual testing as required to gain domain knowledge and facilitate test execution
• Collaborating with development teams to create component and system test plans, test framework, and code
• Working collaboratively with local and global cross-functional product development teams
• Reviewing technical documentation for accuracy and correct content

Qualifications
You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in (Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science) or 5 years of Fire industry experience
• 3 years of related automation experience in Test Engineering or Test Automation
• Programming experience in Python, LabView, OpenCV or equivalent
• 3 years of experience collaborating with development teams to successfully launch products on time

We Value

• Experience with JIRA, Xray, JIRA Align, and Confluence tools
• Experience working as a multi-discipline engineer (Software, Electrical, Mechanical)
• Project management skills, Strong communication and Presentation skills
• Experience with CoPilot and other automation tools
• Demonstrated hands-on Lab Experience, including building network systems and commissioning
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product Offering, Engineering, Regulatory, Technical Publications, Test Engineering, and Manufacturing
• Experience troubleshooting field issues and internal product defects
• Desire to learn new technologies and processes

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,600 - $106,800. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell
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. Job Posting Date: 2/18/2026
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.
About Us
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.