Software Engineering Manager

SENIOR MANAGER – SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IN FARNBOROUGH FOR A SENIOR SOFTWARE MANAGER WITH STRONG LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

• Initial 6-month contract
• £52.17 per hour (Umbrella)
• On-site role in Farnborough (5 days per week)
• 37-hour working week
• BPSS clearance required
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology

WHAT WILL THE SENIOR SOFTWARE MANAGER BE DOING?

This is a leadership-focused role, where you will be responsible for managing and guiding a team of 5 software engineers, rather than hands‑on coding.

You will play a key role in delivering software for a high‑altitude, long‑endurance aircraft platform, ensuring successful collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day‑to‑day activities of the software engineering team
• Managing delivery against team goals, timelines, and priorities
• Acting as a technical authority, ensuring compliance with aerospace and safety standards
• Overseeing the planning, development, verification, and integration of software systems
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing team members
• Supporting recruitment and team growth
• Collaborating with systems, avionics, flight operations, and maintenance teams
• Liaising with external stakeholders including regulatory authorities and suppliers

WE NEED THE SENIOR SOFTWARE MANAGER TO HAVE…

• Proven experience leading or managing software engineering teams
• Strong background as a Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead / Engineering Manager
• Experience working within safety‑critical environments
• Knowledge of aerospace or regulated standards (e.g. DO-178C, ARP4754A, etc.)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience managing team workloads, priorities, and delivery
• Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or similar

IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE SENIOR SOFTWARE MANAGER TO HAVE…

• Experience within aerospace or aviation environments
• Familiarity with C/C++/Ada or similar languages
• Experience working with regulatory bodies (e.g. CAA)
• Background in requirements management and verification

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