Software Engineering Manager - Optimization & AI/ML

at  Airbus

JOB SUMMARY:

Aviation. It connects our world, brings people together, provides opportunities, accelerates economic growth, and is just so very cool!
Come work for NAVBLUE, a leading services company wholly owned by Airbus, dedicated to Flight Operations & Air Traffic Management solutions and services for airlines, airports, and Air Navigation Service Providers. We combine aircraft manufacturer expertise, flight operations know-how, and agile development to enhance operational efficiency, optimize resources, and increase productivity for a safe and sustainable aviation future. Our global teams deliver a reliable, optimum, and customized user experience to more than 500 customers worldwide.
The Software Engineering Manager drives initiatives pertaining to current and future best practices. You will work with your team, other Managers, and the rest of the organization to define our software development technologies, practices, procedures, and policies. As Software Engineering Manager for Optimization AI & ML you are responsible for ensuring our modules and products meet or exceed the demands of the aviation world and are prepared to enable the future.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years of experience in software development
• 3 years of leadership experience - managing software developers
• AWS Certifications are highly valued,
• Knowledge of SAFe 6.0

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, DEMONSTRATED CAPABILITIES & COMPETENCIES:

• Driven and holds team accountable
• Passion for motivating and building teams to reach their potential
• Ability to provide technical direction, influence, and build consensus
• Knowledge to identify future items impacting engineering skills in Optimization & ML/AI such as:
• Optimization techniques: Linear Programming, Column Generation, Shortest path & graph theory, custom heuristics
• ML/AI: ML Ops, generative AI (LLM)
• Ability to bring people together to solve problems
• A strategic thinker
• Customer centric mindset

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Professional

• Set Software Factory direction, processes, and procedures for area of ownership
• Own corporate strategy by applying effectively to your organization
• Alignment of engineering initiatives to focus on company strategic goals
• Ensure teams understanding of engineering goals and company strategy
• Identify engineering gaps and close them
• Lead, support, and coach Software Factory Employees and holds the team accountable
• Provides people management: career development and performance management.
• Collaborate with other Engineering Managers to deliver on shared objectives
• Ensures quality in our deliverables
• Continuous improvement - Identify key performance indicators, measure and improve