Senior Principal Software Engineer

Moog Controls Ltd.; Tewkesbury; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and pension

Employee share options

Onsite parking and EV charging

Job summary

Moog Aircraft Group is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of software for advanced flight control and actuation systems. You will influence architecture decisions, mentor teams, and ensure software meets the highest standards of reliability and certification.

The role requires deep expertise in safety-critical software, real-time embedded systems, and aerospace compliance. Hybrid work model in Tewkesbury, GBR with strong collaboration across hardware and systems

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software engineering with aerospace or safety-critical systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded software.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems.
• Knowledge of DO-178C and ARP4754A.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Aerospace experience

DO-178C

System architecture

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ARINC MIL-STD

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Senior Principal Software Engineer

Reporting To: Dir. Engineering, Product Integrity & Tech Bus. Development

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

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Note for Recruitment Agencies

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