Software Engineering Manager Location : Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.
As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be reporting to the Head of Engineering. We seek a highly motivated leader to oversee the development and verification of UAS software.
As a Software Engineering Manager, you will drive the delivery of critical engineering outputs, including software requirements, design, implementation, and testing. You will apply your expertise in software engineering and aviation systems to guide the development of high-integrity aircraft control solutions, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK
Leading Software Development: Oversee the design, implementation, and verification of Malloy’s software, ensuring high safety and reliability standards.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage, grow and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices. This will include implementation of coding standards and best practice for system documentation.
Project Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements, architecture, and development roadmaps.
Ensuring Compliance & Quality: Drive adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and rigorous testing methodologies.
Optimize development processes, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency and software performance.
Proven experience leading software development teams, including embedded systems.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C or C++, with experience in real-time embedded systems.
Experience with embedded software development tools (e.g. Experience in software requirements, design, implementation, verification, and validation.
Knowledge of systems engineering processes, and excellent ability to work with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and engineers at all levels.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development workflows.
Knowledge of hardware-software integration and experience with 16/32-bit microcontrollers, microprocessors, and FPGA-based systems.
Exposure to other programming languages such as Qt or Python.
Knowledge of safety related engineering practices.
Company Pension Scheme
~ Employee Stock Purchase Plan (BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan)
~ Cycle to work scheme
~ Additional holiday with long service
~ Healthcare cash plan
~20 Days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
~ Statutory Sick Pay
~ Three-Day Long Weekend Every Fortnight (Fri-Sun)
~ On-Site Parking
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
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