Lead Software Architect

2 weeks ago


Iowa, United States Nightwing Full time

Position Overview:

Are you an innovative leader with a strong background in Avionics? At Nightwing, we are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to enhance our platform software division. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the design, certification, and maintenance of software solutions for critical commercial and military systems. Your leadership will guide a team of skilled engineers, ensuring our products adhere to the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Leadership: Act as the primary software project engineer, providing management and technical guidance throughout all project phases including planning, execution, and ongoing support.
  • Process Consistency: Ensure alignment with Nightwing's technical engineering standards.
  • Development Planning: Assist in formulating development strategies, ensuring adherence to certification standards, and lead the certification process through various audits.
  • Team Guidance: Mentor and lead engineers ranging from entry-level to highly experienced professionals.
  • Effective Communication: Clearly articulate technical progress, risks, opportunities, and project management data.

Learning Opportunities:

  • Gain insights into Avionics regulatory and certification frameworks.
  • Enhance your technical acumen in processing platforms and related technologies.
  • Develop leadership capabilities to effectively manage software development teams and tackle complex challenges.

Essential Qualifications:

  • A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years of experience, or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by applicable regulations.
  • Experience in Embedded C and Platform Level Software.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Avionics regulatory and certification processes.
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and their application in safety-critical systems.
  • Proven ability to lead teams through the complete software development lifecycle in a regulated environment, ideally within avionics projects.

Benefits:

Nightwing offers a competitive benefits package, including:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous vacation policy.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Additional optional coverages.
  • Parental leave and family planning support.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Wellness rewards program.
  • And more.

Commitment to Diversity:

At Nightwing, we believe that diversity fosters innovation and drives success. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can share their ideas and contribute to overcoming industry challenges.



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