Software Manager

Company: Collins Aerospace
Location: Rockford
Posted on: February 14, 2020

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2019-10-03-07:00 Country: United States of America Location: A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA At Collins Aerospace, we're dedicated to relentlessly tackle the toughest challenges in our industry - all to redefine aerospace. Created in 2018 through the combination of two leading companies- Rockwell Collins and United Technologies Aerospace Systems - we're driving the industry forward through technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for global aerospace and defense. Every day we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever. Together we chart new journeys, reunite families, protect nations and save lives. And we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer. We are Collins Aerospace and we hope you join us as we REDEFINE AEROSPACE. The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment , you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn't be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers - a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs). Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global, diverse organization that doesn't shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies. Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way - the right way - to achieve what others can only dream of. Role Overview This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide strong technical and functional leadership to a small team of software engineers. The software team consists of six engineers working on non-deliverable test software that is used in the development and production acceptance testing of flight hardware. Our team is using languages including C#, Java, Perl, Python and LabView programming languages, in both the Windows and Linux environments. Our software engineers work closely with hardware and test requirements engineers in the same department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the software engineering team members, along with defining and advocating software processes. Primary Responsibilities: Provide managerial oversight of six team members. Assess team member expertise and target their appropriate deployment throughout the project teams. Manage current portfolio of software products and projects. Manage cost and schedule estimates for new proposals. Leverage industry best practices and tools to establish or enhance software engineering processes suited to our product requirements. Provides technical leadership and assists in training less experienced engineers to help them diagnose and solve problems and to build capabilities. Ensures software standards are met. Develop standards where they do not exist or need updating. Architect and develop software used to perform testing of electronic hardware and to support Smart Factory initiatives Work in a cross-functional, agile team that includes project, circuit, software, requirements, and product engineers in support of design, integration, and troubleshooting of test solutions. Support customer requirements elicitation for software deliverables and enhancements to existing software products. Improve user experience for existing and new software applications. Support strategic hiring to ensure continuous support of business needs. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in the appropriate discipline and 5 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline and 3 years of relevant experience. In the absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required. Wide breadth of knowledge across object-oriented programming languages. Understanding of software development process flows with requirements-based design. Experience and knowledge of modern tools and software development techniques, including configuration management tools (SVN or similar). Preferred Qualifications: Experience programming in Windows and Linux operating systems Experience in C, C#, C++, .Net, Java, Perl, Python, and LABView programming languages Strong knowledge of SQL, XML Experience working with DO-178C Experience managing business-wide, cross-functional tools and process implementations. Strong communication and interfacing skills with team members, and upper-level management At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Some of our competitive benefits package includes: â?¢ Medical, dental, and vision insurance â?¢ Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees â?¢ Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution â?¢ Tuition reimbursement â?¢ Life insurance and disability coverage â?¢ And more Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day. United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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