Moog

Aerospace

SeniorPrincipalSoftwareEngineer

£115–165k ~AI est. Tewkesbury, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Principal Software Engineer at Moog. Skills: Flight control systems, Safety-critical software, Embedded systems. Define software architecture. Define technical strategy”

What You'll Achieve.

Software meets highest standards; Software meets certification standards

Industry & Context.

Aerospace

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

15+ years in software engineering, Significant experience in aerospace, Significant experience in safety-critical systems, Proficiency in C/C++, Experience writing software for flight control electronics, Expertise in deterministic systems, Expertise in fault-tolerant systems, Understanding of DO-178C certification, Bachelor's in Computer Science, Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Bachelor's in related field

Nice to Have

Experience with model-based development, Familiarity with ARINC standards, Familiarity with MIL-STD protocols, Background in flight control actuation, Background in fly-by-wire systems

What You'll Do.

Define software architecture

Define technical strategy

Develop real-time embedded software

Ensure seamless integration

Ensure adherence to aerospace standards

Promote best practices

Drive verification processes

Drive validation processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Hardware engineers; Systems engineers; Test engineers; Engineering teams

Full Job Description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. **Job Title** : Senior Principal Software Engineer **Reporting To:** Dir. Engineering, Product Integrity & Tech Bus. Development **Work Schedule:** Hybrid – Tewkesbury, GBR **About Moog Aircraft Group** Moog Aircraft Group is a world leader in flight control systems for commercial and military aircraft. We design and manufacture high-performance actuation and control solutions that enable safer, more efficient flight. As part of our team, you’ll work on cutting-edge technologies that power next-generation aircraft. **About the Role** We are seeking a **Senior Principal Software Engineer** to lead the development of software for advanced flight control and actuation systems. This role requires deep expertise in safety-critical software development, real-time embedded systems, and aerospace compliance standards. You will influence architecture decisions, mentor engineering teams, and ensure our software meets the highest standards of reliability and certification. **Key Responsibilities** * **Technical Leadership:** Define software architecture and technical strategy for flight control and actuation systems. * **System Design:** Develop real-time embedded software for actuation systems and flight control computers. * **Integration:** Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers to ensure seamless integration of software with Moog’s actuation products. * **Compliance:** Ensure adherence to aerospace standards such as DO-178C and ARP4754A throughout the development lifecycle. * **Mentorship:** Guide and mentor engineers, promoting best practices in safety-critical software development. * **Quality Assurance:** Drive rigorous verific

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