Job Description
Software Engineering Manager – Embedded Systems
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Location: South Tampa, FL
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Industry: Aerospace / Aviation Systems
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Reports To: Director of Engineering
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About the Role:
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We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a small team focused on developing embedded software used in safety-critical aviation systems. This position will oversee the full lifecycle of real-time embedded applications, ensuring compliance with aviation software standards while guiding engineers through design, development, testing, and deployment activities.
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This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering oversight, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-reliability software solutions for aerospace platforms.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Lead and manage a team of embedded software engineers responsible for the development of real-time aviation software systems.
- Oversee the complete software development lifecycle including requirements definition, architecture, development, verification, and release.
- Ensure all software activities align with DO-178C airworthiness standards, including documentation, verification, and traceability.
- Manage projects involving Design Assurance Levels (DAL C or higher) while ensuring design reviews, validation, and testing milestones are met.
- Collaborate with systems engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support integration of software into aerospace hardware platforms.
- Provide technical direction on embedded architecture, software frameworks, and emerging technologies.
- Mentor engineers on best practices in embedded development, coding standards, and structured engineering processes.
- Communicate program progress, risks, and technical decisions to engineering leadership and project stakeholders.
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Required Qualifications:
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- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of experience developing embedded systems software, preferably within aerospace or other safety-critical industries.
- Prior experience leading or managing software engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of DO-178C or comparable safety-critical software standards.
- Experience developing real-time embedded software in C/C++ environments.
- Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle including configuration management and verification processes.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges and drive solutions across teams.
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Preferred Technical Experience:
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- Real-time operating systems and multi-threaded software design
- Embedded drivers, GUIs, and hardware-software integration
- Aerospace communication protocols such as ARINC 429, CAN, or RS-232/422/485
- Experience with embedded debugging tools including in-circuit emulators, logic analyzers, and hardware test equipment
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