Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Development Manager to lead our software development team within the Avionics group. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading global engineering activities for software development, including new product development, legacy products, and test equipment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a team of professional and technical engineering staff to provide software development for new product development, iR&D, and product support teams.
* Organize and build talent within the Avionics team, creating opportunities for growth and development of the engineering team.
* Improve the efficiency of software engineering functions through creative organizational management, effective use of engineering tools, and continuous improvement.
* Drive consistency and best practices across the organization with respect to product documentation, design standards, and related material specifications.
* Assure that product designs are competitive on a global basis with respect to quality, reliability, and cost.
* Work with Aerospace Group level and corporate level Centres of Excellence for seamless product development, execution process, and organizational capability development.
* Use best practices of robust design and promote the 'analysis first' mindset.
* Establish digital processes and experience within the engineering team aligned to the Aerospace Group strategy.
* Identify key engineering metrics, monitor performance, and implement improvements accordingly.
* Maintain close liaison with the Operational Excellence organization to ensure high quality and year-over-year manufacturing cost reductions.
* Establish and maintain contacts with Universities to develop advanced products and potential new hires.
Requirements
* Degree in Engineering or Software and Computer Engineering from an accredited institution.
* Advanced engineering degree or MBA preferred.
* 8-10 years of experience within the aerospace industry, including experience in software development and verification for the managerial position.
* 4+ years of experience in embedded software experience for the software engineer position.
Preferred Skills
* Experience with software development and verification.
* Knowledge and application of DO-178.
* Embedded C experience is essential.
* Familiarity with Aerospace industry processes and standards is preferred.
* Familiarity with Aerospace AAR, Actuation, or Environmental systems and products is preferred.
* Held a key role in an aerospace-related professional organization.
* Proven track record of driving change and ability to develop and execute technology development plans.
* Python is not essential but useful.
* Demonstrated leadership skills, experience with design processes, portfolio and program management skills, knowledge of customer strategies, successful new product introduction experience, creative/innovative thinking.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Work in a matrix organization within a global virtual engineering organization.
* Network divisional resources.
* Develop productive working relationships with functions and organizations outside of Engineering.
* Develop working relationships within the Aerospace engineering community.
* Develop working relationships with customers.
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