Software Engineering Manager

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd; Taplow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aeronautics company located in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineering Manager. This role involves overseeing the development and verification of unmanned air systems software, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring a team of engineers. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, proficiency in C/C++, and experience in embedded systems. The position offers a variety of benefits, including a company pension scheme, additional holidays, and a creative working environment.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Casual Dress

Cycle to work scheme

20 Days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software development teams, including embedded systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C or C++, with experience in real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded software development tools (e.g. STM32) and environments (e.g., debuggers, emulators).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, implementation, and verification of the software, ensuring high safety and reliability standards.
• Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, ensuring technical growth and implementation of best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements, architecture, and development roadmaps.

Skills

Leadership

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

Agile methodologies

Troubleshooting

Tools

STM32

Git

KiCad

Job description

Overview

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be reporting to the Head of Engineering. This role places the right candidate at the forefront of unmanned air systems development in the UK. We seek a highly motivated leader to oversee the development and verification of UAS software, drive the delivery of software requirements, design, implementation, and testing, and guide the development of high-integrity aircraft control solutions to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. You will mentor and support your team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading Software Development: Oversee the design, implementation, and verification of Malloy\'s software, ensuring high safety and reliability standards.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage, grow and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices, including implementation of coding standards and system documentation.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements, architecture, and development roadmaps.
• Ensuring Compliance & Quality: Drive adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and rigorous testing methodologies.
• Continuous Improvement: Optimize development processes, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency and software performance.
• Proven experience leading software development teams, including embedded systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C or C++, with experience in real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded software development tools (e.g. STM32) and environments (e.g., debuggers, emulators, compilers, KiCad).
• Experience in software requirements, design, implementation, verification, and validation.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as DO-178C, MISRA, or similar safety and reliability guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes, and excellent ability to work with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and engineers at all levels.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development workflows.
• Knowledge of hardware-software integration and experience with 16/32-bit microcontrollers, microprocessors, and FPGA-based systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., CAN, UART, SPI, I2C).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Ardupilot, signal processing and control systems can be beneficial.
• Knowledge of RF communication chains and toolsets.
• Exposure to other programming languages such as Qt or Python.
• Knowledge of safety related engineering practices.
• Experience and understanding of flight control systems.
• Experience and understanding of HMI requirements.

Company & Benefits

• Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing.
• This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.
• Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant
• Company Pension Scheme
• Access to 24 Hour Helpline
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday with long service
• Healthcare cash plan
• 20 Days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Statutory Sick Pay
• Three-Day Long Weekend Every Fortnight (Fri-Sun)
• Freshly Cooked Lunch on working Fridays
• Casual Dress
• On-Site Parking

Why Malloy Aeronautics? Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs—from initial design through to production. This setup speeds up development and improves the efficiency of product launches. Please be aware that many roles at Malloy Aeronautics may be subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions may limit roles based on nationality, previous nationalities, or place of birth. Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including those who are underrepresented in our industry. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, you have not been successful.