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Shield AIShield AIDallas, TX

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.

160k – 240k/yr
On-site6+ YOEEngineering Management

About the role

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

PythonC++Ota UpdatesSoftware DeploymentDistributed SystemsDevOpsFlight Data AnalysisSimulation SoftwareMaintenance ToolsCross-Functional Collaboration
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