Our client has an opportunity for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to join them on a contract basis. Reporting to the System Design Manager, you will be responsible for the management and day-to-day activities of the software team, collaborating with other disciplines and managers in all areas of the business.
Role: Senior Software Engineering Manager
Location: Farnborough - fully onsite
Hours: 37 per week
Hourly Rate: £52.17 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35
Clearance: BPSS required before starting
What you'll be doing:
Team Leadership: Lead the day to day activities of the software team, taking responsibility for delivering the agreed team goals.
Skills Development: Develop the team's personal and professional skills, acting as a mentor and coach to the team members.
Team growth: Be part of the recruiting team seeking new talent as the team grows.
Be accountable for the planning, design, development, verification and integration of the software for the high-altitude, long-endurance Zephyr aircraft.
Act as the technical authority for software, ensuring compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.
Specify and develop the high-level and low-level software requirements
Collaborate with other departments including systems engineering, avionics, flight operations and line maintenance for software activities
Develop the personal and professional skills of the software team and taking responsibility for recruiting new talent.
Liaise with external authorities including the CAA and external software suppliersRequirements:
Bachelor's degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electronics, Computer Science or related engineering discipline.
Proven experience as a senior software engineer, technical lead or similar role leading or mentoring a team of software engineers.
Experience with creating safety-critical software in C/C++/Ada or similar languages.
Expert level familiarity with aerospace standards, including ARP-4761A, ARP-4754A, DO-178C, DO-254A, DO-248, DO-300 and similar standards.
Proficiency with requirements definition, management and verification.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Excellent collaboration and stakeholder?management skills.
Strong analytical and problem?solving abilities.If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!
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