Flight Software Delivery Lead for Advanced Simulators

Holt Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday (25 days)

Private medical

Pension contribution 7%

Life assurance (4x)

Income protection

Wellbeing support

EV charging

On-site parking

Learning & development

Job summary

Holt Recruitment is seeking an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager to lead software-driven aerospace simulation projects. You will oversee software development, integration and delivery for next-generation flight simulators, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-spec delivery in line with aerospace standards.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement, with responsibility for milestones, budgets and reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Work Package Owner, Delivery Manager, Programme Manager, or Technical Lead within software-heavy aerospace or simulation projects.
• Strong understanding of software engineering lifecycles, including development, verification, validation, and integration.
• Knowledge of aerospace software standards (e.g., DO-178C or similar) highly desirable.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams with a significant software engineering focus.
• Excellent project management, technical governance, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Background in flight simulation, avionics, or complex aerospace software systems is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams with a strong emphasis on software development, testing, and integration.
• Take full ownership of software-related work packages, ensuring delivery against scope, budget, and timelines.
• Oversee the delivery of software components for flight simulators, ensuring seamless integration with hardware and systems.
• Implement robust technical governance frameworks to ensure compliance with aerospace software standards.
• Drive risk management throughout the software development lifecycle, mitigating issues before they impact delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to align on requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Provide regular reporting on software progress, risks, and key technical decisions.
• Support process improvements to strengthen software delivery capability across engineering teams.

Job description

Holt Recruitment is seeking an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager to lead software-driven aerospace simulation projects. You will oversee software development, integration and delivery for next-generation flight simulators, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-spec delivery in line with aerospace standards.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement, with responsibility for milestones, budgets and reporting.