Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager – Embedded Systems

Location: South Tampa, FL

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation Systems

Reports To: Director of Engineering

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a small team focused on developing embedded software used in safety-critical aviation systems. This position will oversee the full lifecycle of real-time embedded applications, ensuring compliance with aviation software standards while guiding engineers through design, development, testing, and deployment activities.

This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering oversight, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-reliability software solutions for aerospace platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of embedded software engineers responsible for the development of real-time aviation software systems.


• Oversee the complete software development lifecycle including requirements definition, architecture, development, verification, and release.


• Ensure all software activities align with DO-178C airworthiness standards, including documentation, verification, and traceability.


• Manage projects involving Design Assurance Levels (DAL C or higher) while ensuring design reviews, validation, and testing milestones are met.


• Collaborate with systems engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to support integration of software into aerospace hardware platforms.


• Provide technical direction on embedded architecture, software frameworks, and emerging technologies.


• Mentor engineers on best practices in embedded development, coding standards, and structured engineering processes.


• Communicate program progress, risks, and technical decisions to engineering leadership and project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.


• 10+ years of experience developing embedded systems software, preferably within aerospace or other safety-critical industries.


• Prior experience leading or managing software engineering teams.


• Strong knowledge of DO-178C or comparable safety-critical software standards.


• Experience developing real-time embedded software in C/C++ environments.


• Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle including configuration management and verification processes.


• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges and drive solutions across teams.

Preferred Technical Experience:

• Real-time operating systems and multi-threaded software design


• Embedded drivers, GUIs, and hardware-software integration


• Aerospace communication protocols such as ARINC 429, CAN, or RS-232/422/485


• Experience with embedded debugging tools including in-circuit emulators, logic analyzers, and hardware test equipment