Senior Principal Software Engineer

Company: Moog
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Location: Tewkesbury
Job Description:

Overview

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title : Senior Principal Software Engineer

Reporting To: Dir. Engineering, Product Integrity & Tech Bus. Development

Work Schedule: Hybrid – Tewkesbury, GBR

About Moog Aircraft Group

Moog Aircraft Group is a world leader in flight control systems for commercial and military aircraft. We design and manufacture high-performance actuation and control solutions that enable safer, more efficient flight. As part of our team, you’ll work on cutting-edge technologies that power next-generation aircraft.

Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership: Define software architecture and technical strategy for flight control and actuation systems.
  • System Design: Develop real-time embedded software for actuation systems and flight control computers.
  • Integration: Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers to ensure seamless integration of software with Moog’s actuation products.
  • Compliance: Ensure adherence to aerospace standards such as DO-178C and ARP4754A throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Mentorship: Guide and mentor engineers, promoting best practices in safety-critical software development.
  • Quality Assurance: Drive rigorous verification and validation processes for mission-critical software.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 15+ years in software engineering, with significant experience in aerospace or safety-critical systems.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems; experience with writing software for flight control electronics.
  • Architecture: Expertise in deterministic, fault-tolerant systems for flight control applications.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of DO-178C certification and related standards.
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink).
  • Familiarity with ARINC standards and MIL-STD protocols.
  • Background in flight control actuation and fly-by-wire systems.

What We Offer

  • Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice
  • Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
  • Employee share options, free onsite parking and EV Charging

You Matter at Moog – Our Mission and Vision

At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.

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Posted: July 18th, 2026