Senior Embedded Software Product Line Leader
Core
Lead Platform Software engineering for the Application Compute Environment (ACE) Product Line, driving execution for military avionics refresh programs (e.g., KC-46, C-130J FMC) and shaping the product line roadmap for scalability and reuse.
Role type
Senior Product Line Leader (Embedded Software)
Builds
Platform and Test Software for military Flight Management Computers (FMC) and avionics systems
Domain
Aerospace / Avionics / Embedded Real-Time Systems
Required skills
Embedded real-time systems, software development lifecycle, program execution, cross-functional collaboration, product line strategy, technical leadership, supplier coordination, AI-enabled engineering initiatives
Preferred skills
DO-178B/C certification, Product Line Engineering (PLE), Earned Value Management, real-time operating systems, ARINC-653 IMA, Flight Management Computer systems, digital engineering, model-based development, AI/ML tools
Technologies
DO-178C, DO-254, DO-297, ARP4754, ARINC-653, Agile Scrum, AI/ML tools
Responsibilities
Lead distributed software engineering teams and external suppliers; serve as primary engineering interface for customers and stakeholders; own and evolve the ACE product line roadmap; drive program execution across schedule, cost, and quality; provide technical oversight from requirements to certification; mentor sub-team leads; champion continuous improvement and AI adoption in engineering workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
