Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - Commercial Modification

Frimley (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a highly respected aerospace engineering organisation supporting the development and certification of software used on commercial aircraft.

Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and innovative airborne software solutions, contributing to aircraft modifications across cabin systems, onboard networks and other critical aircraft systems.

Whether you're an Associate Engineer looking to build on your experience or an Experienced Software Engineer ready for your next challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to work on technically complex programmes with genuine career progression.

The Role

You'll support the full software development and certification lifecycle, ensuring software meets stringent aviation safety and regulatory standards.

Working closely with engineering teams, suppliers and certification authorities, your responsibilities will include:

- Developing and supporting airborne software components for commercial aircraft modifications.
- Reviewing software lifecycle documentation including requirements, architecture, design and verification data.
- Supporting certification activities in accordance with DO-178B/C.
- Producing and maintaining software requirements, architectures, interfaces and design documentation.
- Collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams throughout the software lifecycle.
- Monitoring programme progress and ensuring certification milestones are achieved.
- Supporting compliance with EASA and FAA certification requirements.
- Contributing to continuous improvement of software engineering processes and best practice.

What We're Looking For:
Essential

- Degree qualified in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline.
- Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles and development lifecycle.
- Experience working within DO-178B/C software certification environments.
- Exposure to Software Lifecycle Data and standards such as DO-330 and DO-331.
- Embedded software experience is highly desirable.
- Extensive experience across the full software development lifecycle.
- Strong background in software architecture, requirements, design and verification.
- Experience leading or supporting complex software development projects.
- Knowledge of configuration management and Agile software development.
- Experience using Git, JIRA, GitLab or similar development tools.

Desirable Experience

Experience within one or more of the following areas would be highly advantageous:

- Aircraft Cabin Interiors
- Aircraft Seating Systems
- In-Flight Entertainment (IFE)
- Onboard Network Systems
- Commercial Aircraft Modifications
- Avionics Software
- Safety-Critical or Embedded Software

What's on Offer
- Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
- Opportunity to work on industry-leading commercial aviation programmes
- Long-term career development within a global engineering environment
- Exposure to complex certification projects and cutting-edge aircraft technologies
- Collaborative engineering culture with excellent training and progression opportunities
- Domestic and international travel opportunities (up to 25%)