Aerospace Software Embedded Engineering Director

Woodward Inc

Niles, IL, United States
$184,000 (minimum) - $276,000 (maximum); annual ca...
On-site
Software engineering leadership
Aerospace development standards
Do-178 dal a compliance
Woodward Inc is seeking a Director of Aerospace Software Embedded Engineering to lead a global team in designing cutting-edge aerospace products. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise in aerospace standards, and a passion for innovation

Job Summary

  • Lead a global team of 80+ talented software engineers to design, develop, and sustain cutting-edge products and systems for commercial aerospace.
  • Own product roadmaps, budgets, and infrastructure planning while representing the company at industry events and shaping competitive strategies.
  • Apply Design for Six Sigma, lean principles, Novel Agile Methodologies, and cutting-edge methods to eliminate waste and accelerate innovation.

Matching Summary

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Woodward Inc is seeking a Director of Aerospace Software Embedded Engineering to lead a global team in designing cutting-edge aerospace products. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise in aerospace standards, and a passion for innovation.

Salary

$184,000 (minimum) - $276,000 (maximum); Annual cash bonus opportunity, 401(k) match (4.5%), Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) & Annual Time Based Equity (Stock); Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance, Vacation/Sick Time, Paid parental leave, Adoption Assistance, EAP, Life & Disability Insurance, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • software engineering leadership
  • aerospace development standards
  • DO-178 DAL A compliance
  • MIL-STD-882 compliance
  • product roadmaps
  • budget management

Nice-to-have

  • Design for Six Sigma
  • lean principles
  • Novel Agile Methodologies
  • stakeholder influence

Key Requirements

  • Proven leadership in software engineering
  • Expertise in aerospace development standards
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
  • U.S. Person status for ITAR/EAR

Work Rights

U.S. Person status required

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