Senior Software Engineering Manager

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 suppliers

Requirements:

• 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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