Software Engineering Manager

at  Thales

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom
Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager with experience working in an Avionics and real-time embedded domain, to join Thales Flight Avionics at what is an exciting time.
The successful candidate will have full software development lifecycle (SDLC) experience and a good working knowledge of the DO-178B/C guidelines for developing safety-critical software used in airborne systems.
As a Software Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead software delivery teams across a range of projects, operating systems and development environments.

• Day to day management of a software delivery team, including task assignment for team members
• Planning and estimating software tasks
• Production of software documentation e.g. Software Development Plans, Verification Plans, Release Plans
• Monitoring delivery progress and reporting to the Project Manager / Work Package Manager
• Working closely with the Software Discipline Lead to identify resourcing requirements, including supporting and developing team members
• Working closely with the Systems Engineering Manager to ensure software is delivered against project requirements
  We are keen to hear from Software Engineering Managers or Senior Software Engineers who enjoy the process, product and delivery of software solutions