Plan and provide technical leadership for a group of software engineers to ensure commitments are met
Ensure technical rigor and depth of all deliverables on safety critical software development program
Lead and manage the development of project staff. Attract, and develop software engineers and software engineering leaders
Lead change initiatives: identify and implement creative, compliant ways to balance the cost of change with engineering value
Utilize Earned Value Management System in program execution
Utilize program metrics to drive change and improvements
Collaborate with certification authorities and software quality to ensure successful insertion of software changes in current and fielded engines
Coordinate and manage the development of tools and methods to automate process
Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree and 15+ years of prior relevant engineering and management experience
Proven experience in leading teams engaged in safety critical software development and certification
Leadership experience in avionics software development certification (civil-certified projects under DO-178B/C, Level A)
Proven track record of successful project execution leadership, while meeting cost, schedule, scope, and quality commitments
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Robust written oral communicator and change agent
Solid technical and people leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor and develop staff.
Possess a team-oriented way of working
Demonstrated success in balancing business needs and affordability.