Senior Principal Software Engineer - Flight Control

Moog Inc; Tewkesbury, Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Generous life assurance

Company pension contribution

Employee share options

Free onsite parking

EV Charging

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Software Engineer to drive software development for advanced flight control and actuation systems. This hybrid role requires over 15 years in software engineering, in-depth expertise in safety-critical software, and proficiency in C/C++. The position offers a flexible benefits package, including 33 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a generous pension contribution.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in software engineering, preferably in aerospace or safety-critical systems.
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded systems, with experience in flight control electronics.
• Expertise in DO-178C certification and standards.

Responsibilities

• Define software architecture and strategy for flight control systems.
• Develop real-time embedded software for actuation systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure seamless software integration.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards throughout lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers on best practices in safety-critical software.
• Drive verification and validation processes for mission-critical software.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded systems

Safety-critical software development

Deterministic systems expertise

Aerospace compliance standards

Education

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

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

A leading aerospace technology company in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Software Engineer to drive software development for advanced flight control and actuation systems. This hybrid role requires over 15 years in software engineering, in-depth expertise in safety-critical software, and proficiency in C/C++. The position offers a flexible benefits package, including 33 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a generous pension contribution.