Software Engineering Manager - Display Applications

astronautics; Oak Creek (WI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

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

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Software Manager for our Display Applications team. In this role, you will lead the development of safety-critical avionics software for Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) systems. This role manages a team of engineers and oversees the full software lifecycle—from architecture and development through verification and certification. You enforce compliance with process objectives for both safety- and non-safety-critical products.

This hybrid on-site position is located at our Headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager of Display Applications.

How You Will Do It:

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

What We Look For:

Required

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

Desired

• Familiarity with avionics protocols and interfaces.
• Experience with interface with program managers and earned value projects.
• Experience with DOORS requirement management tool.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and software metrics automation.

Who We Are:

We are a team that designs computers, displays and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Astronautics, headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.