Software Engineering Delivery Manager

Holt Executive Ltd; Giffnock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Giffnock seeks an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager to oversee software delivery for advanced flight simulation systems. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring software components are integrated on time and meet aerospace standards. A degree in Engineering or a related field and experience in technical software project management are essential. Join us to shape the future of aerospace training!

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution

Life assurance (4x salary)

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Delivery Manager within software-heavy aerospace projects.
• Strong understanding of software engineering lifecycles.
• Knowledge of aerospace software standards (DO-178C).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams focusing on software development.
• Take ownership of software delivery against timelines and specifications.
• Drive risk management in software development lifecycle.

Skills

Proven experience in software delivery

Excellent project management

Technical governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Do you have the expertise to lead the software delivery of world-class aerospace training systems?

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager with a strong background in software development, integration, and delivery to take charge of complex work packages for next-generation flight simulators.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of flight simulation, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that advanced software-driven systems are delivered on time, to specification, and in compliance with aerospace standards.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have proven success managing technical software projects, and are passionate about shaping the future of aerospace training, this role is for you.


What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Why Join?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Private medical insurance (with family cover options)
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary, up to 10x available)
• Group income protection
• Flexible benefits including dental, healthcare cash plan, gym membership & cycle to work
• Wellbeing and mental health support (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV charging
• Excellent learning & development opportunities
• A collaborative environment where your expertise in software delivery will shape the future of flight simulation

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

If you’re passionate about aerospace software delivery and ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects, apply today!

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