Flight Software Director - SV Engineering - Flight Software
Responsibilities
Reports to the VP of Software Engineering (SWE) to communicate FSW product development status, schedule and risk.
Defines and implements the FSW product roadmap, ensuring alignment with customer requirements as well as priorities set by the SWE VP and York CTOS.
Serves as the primary interface to Space Vehicle Engineering Division (SVE), Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T), Mission Operations (MOPS) and Program Management for requirements, product/service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Responsible for the quality of FSW resources, products, deliverables, and schedules through all phases of the mission lifecycle.
Ensures staff provide first line of support to AI&T and MOPS by investigating and triaging problems then coordinating and communicating the appropriate responses.
Develops, documents, implements, maintains and quality-assures FSW-defined best practices and processes within SWEB.
Builds, mentors, and leads a high-performing FSW team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning while setting clear goals and expectations.
Manages a team of FSW Managers, including approving/validating PTO requests, travel requests, time charges; ensuring company policy compliance, holding regular 1:1s with direct reports, managing performance reviews, and supporting career progression sponsorship.
Manages FSW communications, collaborations, and leadership events.
Leads weekly FSW Executive Report meeting for SWE leadership and other York stakeholders and Weekly FSW Leadership meeting with Team Leads.
Manages risk at the FSW Department level.
Supports cross-Department product development, integration and test efforts.
Leads special projects and performs other duties as directed by the SWE VP and DVP.
Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably with 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven track record in developing and managing aerospace applications
- 3+ years of recent real-time embedded flight software experience
- Experience with C/C++, Python, and Linux
- Experience with flight software, telemetry and command software, networking protocols, and satellite space and ground segment operations
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret