Avionics Software Manager: Safety-Critical Systems Lead

Astronautics Corporation of America; Oak Creek (WI); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronautics Corporation of America is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for their Display Applications team in Oak Creek, WI. The role involves leading the development of safety-critical avionics software for PFD and MFD systems, managing a team of engineers, and ensuring compliance with aviation standards.

Applicants should have significant engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in C/C++. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to influence the safety of aviation systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of engineering experience in safety-critical industry or aviation embedded systems.
• Minimum three years of software leadership or management experience.
• Familiarity with DO-178C and safety-critical development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of avionics software engineers.
• Ensure compliance with aviation standards (e.g., DO-178C).
• Develop and maintain project plans with project managers.

Skills

Proficiency in C/C++ and real-time embedded systems

Understanding of Agile software development

Knowledge of aircraft systems and integration activities

Familiarity with avionics protocols and interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

DOORS requirement management tool

Job description

Astronautics Corporation of America is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for their Display Applications team in Oak Creek, WI. The role involves leading the development of safety-critical avionics software for PFD and MFD systems, managing a team of engineers, and ensuring compliance with aviation standards.

Applicants should have significant engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in C/C++. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to influence the safety of aviation systems.