Salary: £54,000 - 62,400 per year Requirements: Bachelors 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. Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day activities of the software team, taking responsibility for delivering the agreed team goals. Develop the teams personal and professional skills, acting as a mentor and coach to team members. Be part of the recruiting team seeking new talent as the team grows. Be accountable for the planning, design, development, verification, and integration of software for high-altitude, long-endurance aircraft. Act as the technical authority for software, ensuring compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory requirements. Specify and develop high-level and low-level software requirements. Collaborate with other departments including systems engineering, avionics, flight operations, and line maintenance for software activities. Liaise with external authorities including the CAA and external software suppliers. Technologies: Ada Python More: We are seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead our expanding software team. Reporting to the System Design Manager, you will be responsible for management and day-to-day activities, collaborating with other disciplines and managers in all areas of the business. We offer a dynamic work environment where you can grow your skills and make an impact on the development of high-altitude, long-endurance aircraft software. last updated 12 week of 2026