TL;DR

Senior Staff Software Engineer (Aerospace/Embedded Systems): Leads the development of safety-critical software for advanced flight control and actuation systems with an accent on real-time embedded systems, aerospace compliance, and architecture. Focus on defining technical strategy, ensuring adherence to DO-178C, and mentoring engineering teams in mission-critical software development.

Location: Hybrid in Tewkesbury, GBR

Company

Moog Aircraft Group is a world leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance actuation and control solutions for commercial and military aircraft.

What you will do

Define software architecture and technical strategy for flight control and actuation systems.
Develop real-time embedded software for actuation systems and flight control computers.
Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers for seamless software integration.
Ensure adherence to aerospace standards like DO-178C and ARP4754A.
Guide and mentor engineers in safety-critical software development.
Drive rigorous verification and validation processes for mission-critical software.

Requirements

10+ years in software engineering, with significant experience in aerospace or safety-critical systems.
Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems; experience with writing software for flight control electronics.
Expertise in deterministic, fault-tolerant systems for flight control applications.
Strong understanding of DO-178C certification and related standards.
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Nice to have

Experience with model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink).
Familiarity with ARINC standards and MIL-STD protocols.
Background in flight control actuation and fly-by-wire systems.

Culture & Benefits

Flexible benefits package and development opportunities.
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
Private medical insurance, mental health support, and financial advice.
Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%).
Employee share options, free onsite parking, and EV charging.
Prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment.