Avionics Display Software Manager (Safety-Critical)

astronautics

Oak Creek (WI)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Astronautics is seeking a Software Manager for the Display Applications team in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. You will lead the development of safety-critical avionics software for PFD/MFD systems and oversee the full lifecycle from architecture to certification.

This hybrid on-site role reports to the Senior Engineering Manager of Display Applications. You will mentor engineers, ensure DO-178C compliance, and drive on-time, on-budget delivery with cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or CS from an accredited institution.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.
  • Minimum eight years engineering experience; safety-critical/aviation preferred.
  • Minimum three years software leadership/management experience.
  • Understanding of Agile software development.
  • Knowledge of aircraft systems and integration.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and real-time embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with DO-178C and safety-critical development.
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps or Jira.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of avionics software engineers across the full lifecycle—from architecture to certification.
  • Ensure compliance with DO-178C and internal process objectives.
  • Develop and maintain project plans with project engineering managers.
  • Coordinate with systems, hardware, and process assurance teams.
  • Support customer reviews, program milestones, and certification activities.
  • Responsible for on-time, on-budget, correct completion of work packages.
  • Generate technical approaches and cost estimates for proposals.

Skills

Agile software development
Leadership
Aircraft systems knowledge
C/C++ proficiency
Real-time embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Azure DevOps
Jira

Job description

Astronautics is seeking a Software Manager for the Display Applications team in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. You will lead the development of safety-critical avionics software for PFD/MFD systems and oversee the full lifecycle from architecture to certification.

This hybrid on-site role reports to the Senior Engineering Manager of Display Applications. You will mentor engineers, ensure DO-178C compliance, and drive on-time, on-budget delivery with cross-functional coordination.

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