Senior Principal Software Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Principal Software Engineer (Aerospace): Leading the development of safety-critical software for advanced flight control and actuation systems with an accent on real-time embedded architecture and aerospace compliance. Focus on defining technical strategy, ensuring adherence to DO-178C standards, and mentoring engineering teams to deliver reliable mission-critical solutions.

Location: Hybrid – Tewkesbury, UK

Company

hirify.global is a world leader in 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 flight control computers.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to ensure seamless product integration.
• Ensure strict adherence to aerospace standards such as DO-178C and ARP4754A.
• Mentor engineering teams and promote best practices in safety-critical development.
• Drive rigorous verification and validation processes for mission-critical software.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering, specifically in aerospace or safety-critical systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Expertise in deterministic, fault-tolerant systems for flight control applications.
• Strong understanding of DO-178C certification and related aerospace standards.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be able to work on a hybrid basis in Tewkesbury, UK.

Nice to have

• Experience with model-based development using 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 career 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 starting from 6%.
• Employee share options, free onsite parking, and EV charging facilities.