SkyGrid, a Boeing, SparkCognition company, is powering the next generation of aviation. We are solving the industry’s biggest challenge integrating unmanned aircraft into complex, rapidly changing airspace. SkyGrid is defining a future where highly automated aircraftoperate without the need for onboard pilots. We develop the safety-of-life approved flight operations management services for such aircraft to ensure operations of all participants in the air transportation system are safe and secure.

The SkyGrid team is looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of 8 Engineers building software for a complex airspace integration system. In this role you will be responsible for providing technical leadership, guidance on DO-178C software certification aspects, managing day to day team activities and providing status to the program leadership. You will be the principal owner for delivering the necessary artifacts needed for meeting the program milestones. You will work closely with various cross functional teams like systems, hardware, safety and certification authorities. 

Performance Objectives:

• Responsible for hiring and building the software team 
• Responsible for setting team’s objectives and helping individual team members with their career goals 
• Review software planning, requirements and architecture documents
• Own and track software deliverables for Preliminary Design Reviewand End to End testing milestones 
• Plan and deliver Critical Design Review artifacts

• Responsible for overseeing all software development life cycle activities including planning, requirements, design, implementation, verification and software release for achieving software certification 
• Ensure compliance with DO-178C software development practices, and produce necessary artifacts 
• Responsible for the overall project schedule, tracking and delivering the product per the roadmap timelines 
• Interact with Trusted Customer Representative (TCR) to complete all 4 Stages of Involvement (SOI) audits 
• Coordinate with other teams (Systems, Safety, Quality, Hardware etc.) as needed for the software development/certification needs 
• Identify software development/certification risks and communicate to relevant parties for timelyresolution 
• Act as a mentor for junior engineers, fostering a team of independent and skilled professionals 

• 10 years of software engineering industry experience in C/C for safety critical systems 
• Proven experience as team leader or software manager > 5 year 
• DO-178C certification of LRU or integrated system with DO-330 or DO-331 
• Strong communication skills, self-driven and capable of participating in senior leadership discussions 
• Prior experience with complete software development cycle using DO178C 
• Proficiency in Polarion, Git, and comfortable working in Linux or MacOS environments 
• Familiarity with Python, DO365, ARINC661 and cloud architecture 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field 

• No preferences, (Ex: Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree from an accredited university or college 
• Advanced Engineering degree (Masters) from an accredited institution 
• Experience working on certified aircraft programs including DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, and DO-380