Senior Staff Software Engineer - Real-Time Flight Control

Moog Inc; Tewkesbury, Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm in Tewkesbury is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of software for advanced flight control systems. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in safety-critical software development and a strong proficiency in C/C++. The role offers a hybrid work model, a flexible benefits package, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Generous life assurance

Employee share options

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, with significant experience in aerospace.
• Familiarity with ARINC standards and MIL-STD protocols is a plus.
• Background in flight control actuation and fly-by-wire systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define software architecture for flight control and actuation systems.
• Develop real-time embedded software for actuation systems.
• Collaborate with engineers for seamless software integration.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards during development.
• Mentor engineering teams on best practices in software development.
• Drive verification and validation processes for critical software.

Skills

Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems

Experience in safety-critical systems

Expertise in deterministic, fault-tolerant systems

Strong understanding of DO-178C certification

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

A leading aerospace technology firm in Tewkesbury is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of software for advanced flight control systems. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in safety-critical software development and a strong proficiency in C/C++. The role offers a hybrid work model, a flexible benefits package, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.