Senior Principal Software Engineer

Moog Inc.; Tewkesbury; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Generous life assurance

Employee share options

Free onsite parking

EV Charging

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer in Tewkesbury to lead software development for advanced flight control systems. This role requires 15+ years in software engineering, specifically in aerospace and safety-critical systems. You will define the software architecture, ensure compliance with aerospace standards, and mentor engineering teams. The position offers a hybrid working model with a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance and a generous pension contribution.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software engineering, with significant experience in aerospace or safety-critical systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems; experience with flight control electronics.
• Strong understanding of DO-178C certification and aerospace compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Define software architecture and technical strategy for flight control systems.
• Develop real-time embedded software for actuation systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure software integration with actuation products.
• Ensure adherence to DO-178C standards throughout development.
• Mentor engineers in safety-critical software development.
• Drive verification and validation processes for mission-critical software.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded systems

Safety-critical software development

Real-time embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Job Title

Senior Principal Software Engineer

Reporting To

Director, Eng. Sys. Def. & Integ.

Work Schedule

Hybrid – Tewkesbury, GBR

About Moog Aircraft Group

Moog Aircraft Group is a world leader in flight control systems for commercial and military aircraft. We design and manufacture high-performance actuation and control solutions that enable safer, more efficient flight. As part of our team, you’ll work on cutting‑edge technologies that power next‑generation aircraft.

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of software for advanced flight control and actuation systems. This role requires deep expertise in safety‑critical software development, real‑time embedded systems, and aerospace compliance standards. You will influence architecture decisions, mentor engineering teams, and ensure our software meets the highest standards of reliability and certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Define software architecture and technical strategy for flight control and actuation systems.
• System Design: Develop real‑time embedded software for actuation systems and flight control computers.
• Integration: Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers to ensure seamless integration of software with Moog’s actuation products.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to aerospace standards such as DO‑178C and ARP4754A throughout the development lifecycle.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor engineers, promoting best practices in safety‑critical software development.
• Quality Assurance: Drive rigorous verification and validation processes for mission‑critical software.

Qualifications

• Experience: 15+ years in software engineering, with significant experience in aerospace or safety‑critical systems.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems; experience with writing software for flight control electronics.
• Architecture: Expertise in deterministic, fault‑tolerant systems for flight control applications.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of DO‑178C certification and related standards.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with model‑based development (MATLAB/Simulink).
• Familiarity with ARINC standards and MIL‑STD protocols.
• Background in flight control actuation and fly‑by‑wire systems.

What We Offer

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice
• Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
• Employee share options, free onsite parking and EV Charging

You Matter at Moog – Our Mission and Vision

At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.

We manage vacancies internally, preferring direct hiring and referrals for efficiency. When needed, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.