Engineering Manager

Sky Limit Systems; Florida; On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Limit Systems in the United States is seeking a senior leader to guide our team of embedded software developers in designing, developing, and deploying safety-critical software for aviation products. The role focuses on managing embedded, real-time applications and ensuring airworthiness compliance.

Responsibilities include overseeing the end-to-end software process from requirements through deployment, maintaining DO-178C DAL C or higher, mentoring engineers, collaborating with

Qualifications

• 10+ years in embedded systems development with safety-critical DO-178C experience.
• Proven track record of managing teams with similar skills and experience.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of DO-178C and related safety-critical standards.
• Experience with real-time embedded software and multi-threaded systems.
• Proficiency with ARINC 429, RS-232/422/485, CAN bus and related data buses.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of embedded software engineers through design, development and testing.
• Oversee the full software development process from requirements to deployment ensuring DO-178C compliance.
• Manage multiple projects with DAL C or higher and conduct design reviews, testing and validation.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance to integrate software into products.
• Develop and maintain the technical vision for embedded software products and identify improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices, coding standards, and project management.
• Ensure team training meets DO-178C and other industry standards.
• Communicate with stakeholders to align progress and expectations.

Skills

Team leadership

Embedded software

DO-178C

Airworthiness standards

Mentoring

Real-time systems

Software life cycle

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

Development tools

In-circuit emulators

Logic analyzers

CAN bus tools

Job description

This position will lead our team of embedded software developers in the design, development, and deployment of high-quality, safety-critical software for our products. This role is responsible for managing the design, development and implementation of embedded, real-time applications for our aviation products.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Lead a small team of embedded software engineers in the design, development, and testing of software for our products.
• Oversee the entire software development process, from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the required airworthiness guidelines (DO-178C).
• Manage multiple projects with a Design Assurance Level (DAL) C or higher, including ensuring proper design reviews, testing, and validation are performed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of software into our products.
• Develop and maintain the technical vision for our embedded software products, including identifying new technologies and opportunities for improvement.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and project management techniques.
• Ensure that all team members have the necessary skills and training to meet the requirements of DO-178C and other relevant industry standards.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including technical leads, project managers, and external partners, to ensure alignment and progress on projects.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in embedded systems development, with a focus on safety-critical software requiring DO-178C compliance.
• Proven track record of managing teams with similar skills and experience.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of DO-178C and other relevant industry standards for software development in safety-critical systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Software design and development of real-time embedded software applications
• Proficiency with development tools, in-circuit emulators, logic analyzers and test tools
• Expert knowledge of complete software life cycle needs including Software Configuration Management
• Databus Communications (ARINC 429, RS 232/422/485, CAN)
• High level operating systems including, Multi-threaded, Real-time applications, GUIs, and Drivers