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Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation Software Group Manager in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Software Group Manager
Job Code 3902
Assigned Aurora Location Cambridge, MA
Locations Cambridge, MA, Manassas, VA
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Software Group Manager
Position Overview
At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Software Group Manager to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
Responsibilities
As a Software Group Lead, you will be responsible leading a team of software engineers and will directly support programs activities. The program activities typically include the development and maturity of flight and autonomy software requirements, architecture, design, code, release and test. As a technical delivery and team leader, you will be expected to lead the team with process rigor and development by ensuring the highest level of capability, consistency and quality of Aurora’s software capabilities, methods, processes, tools, and of your team.
The software technologies developed by this team span from vehicle control, mission execution, ground segment software and a wide range of simulations. Each of these technologies may be utilized on a wide range of platforms – small to large, prototype to products. Aurora’s span of programs and products provides a rich set of opportunities for our staff.
In addition to the functional management role, the Group Manager may be required to support UAV programs directly either in IPT lead role or technical software delivery role. This is one of the strengths of Aurora in being able to offer both group leadership and technical execution.
This position is located in either Boston, MA or Manassas, VA. This is a hybrid position, requiring onsite presence
Minimum Requirements
-B.S. in Computer Science or applicable engineering discipline.
-7 plus years of demonstrated experience in software development for complex software that interacts with a broad range of aircraft systems.
-Industrial Background in UAV’s, aerospace, or automotive/ground robotics.
-Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing software engineers in a fast-paced environment.
-Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing software tool environments to meet team growth, maintain rigor and enhance software development process to increases efficiency.
-Demonstrated experience working with a tailored system engineering approach with multiple concurrent programs with complex and competing demands.
-Demonstrated experience developing and leading effective reviews with clear entry and exit criteria that are conducted in an appropriate and consistent method across all programs.
-Demonstrated experience developing and submitting standard weekly reports and managing budgets.
-Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing software engineers in a fast-paced environment, with a cycle of 12-18-month concept-to-initial capability.
Preferred Requirements
-M.S. degree is preferred.
-Demonstrated experience with a wide range of autonomous software or similar complex algorithm interacting with the real world.
-Intimate proficiency with using Model-based-design using Mathworks toolsets, auto-generated code environments to a flight-worthy standard
-Developed production software for unmanned aerial vehicles or robotics with similar rigorous performance criteria
-Embedded system design and software product delivery in a fast-paced environment.
-Proficiency in earned value management system techniques and application.
Physical Requirements
Able to support on site development and integration activities in laboratories and hangars.
Salary Range (Annualized USD)
Minimum Range: $117,000.00 to $209,000.00
Maximum Range: $ to $
Aurora Company Overview Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.
Equal Opportunity Employer Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Aurora Total Rewards At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.