Manager, Software Engineering - System Update Tools (R4745)
Leads engineering team building OTA update systems, training simulations, maintenance tools, and flight data analysis apps for aircraft operations. Requires 6+ years software experience (Python/C++), 1+ years managing engineers, and bachelor's in CS or equivalent.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Lead team in designing and implementing reliable OTA software update systems for internal fleet and customers.
- Oversee development of interactive simulation applications for aircraft operations training and demos.
- Guide maintenance software and operator-facing apps for tracking, scheduling, and performing maintenance.
- Support enhancements to flight data collection, processing, and analysis tools for safety, efficiency, and compliance.
- Lead design and release of apps optimizing Customer Success and Production operations.
- Coordinate with DevOps, Simulation, Integration & Test teams for seamless integration and reduced code duplication.
- Collaborate with GCS team on customer-facing UIs for training, maintenance, and OTA updates.
- Ensure software meets industry standards, security, and testing practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 6+ years software development on complex/distributed systems.
- 1+ years leading projects or managing engineers.
- Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++.
- Experience designing/building software for deployment systems, data processing, or user-facing apps.
- Cross-functional collaboration (e.g., DevOps, Integration & Test).
- Delivering reliable, secure, performant software.
Preferred Qualifications
- OTA software update or fleet-wide deployment experience.
- Simulation/training app development.
- Maintenance/operator workflow tools.
- Flight/operational data systems.
- Multi-system integration.
- High-reliability/safety-critical environments.
- Testing/validation/integration support.
Skills
Python, C++, Ota Updates, Software Deployment, Distributed Systems, DevOps, Flight Data Analysis, Simulation Software, Maintenance Tools, Cross-Functional Collaboration
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