* Initial 6-month contract
* On-site role in Farnborough (5 days per week)
* BPSS clearance required
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology
What will the Senior Software Manager be doing?
This is a leadership-focused role, where you will be responsible for managing and guiding a team of 5 software engineers, rather than hands‑on coding.
You will play a key role in delivering software for a high‑altitude, long‑endurance aircraft platform, ensuring successful collaboration across engineering disciplines.
Key responsibilities
* Leading the day‑to‑day activities of the software engineering team
* Managing delivery against team goals, timelines, and priorities
* Acting as a technical authority, ensuring compliance with aerospace and safety standards
* Overseeing the planning, development, verification, and integration of software systems
* Mentoring, coaching, and developing team members
* Supporting recruitment and team growth
* Collaborating with systems, avionics, flight operations, and maintenance teams
* Liaising with external stakeholders including regulatory authorities and suppliers
Qualifications
* Proven experience leading or managing software engineering teams
* Strong background as a Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead / Engineering Manager
* Experience working within safety‑critical environments
* Knowledge of aerospace or regulated standards (e.g. DO-178C, ARP4754A, etc.)
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Experience managing team workloads, priorities, and delivery
* Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or similar
* Experience within aerospace or aviation environments
* Familiarity with C/C++/Ada or similar languages
* Experience working with regulatory bodies (e.g. CAA)
* Background in requirements management and verification
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