Airborne Software Lead
Advertised by Try&Hire on behalf of a client · Reference TAH-JFSCX
- Discipline
- Software engineer
- Region
- Ticino, Manno (TI)
- Client
- Aerospace manufacturing
- Advertised on
- 03.11.2026
This role leads and grows an airborne software engineering team, overseeing software development and verification activities for certified aerospace systems.
Your tasks
- Establish and grow the airborne software team, fostering a collaborative engineering culture
- Act as the primary software focal point, aligning with the software organization at headquarters
- Plan, coordinate, and lead software development and verification activities across the software lifecycle
- Define tasks and mentor software engineers
- Ensure compliance with aviation certification standards, processes, quality requirements, budgets and schedules
- Collaborate with systems engineering, program management, and external partners and suppliers
- Build relationships with certification authorities, vendors and cross-functional teams
What you bring
- Degree in engineering (Bachelor's level or higher)
- Extensive experience in software development within a regulated environment
- Demonstrated success leading multicultural and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong expertise in C programming, software architecture, software testing and model-based development (SCADE)
- Experience applying DO-178C and related standards in certified aerospace projects
- Understanding of modern software development processes and tools, including Git, Jira and DOORS
- Fluent English (C1 or higher); Italian language knowledge highly desired
Conditions
- Workload: 100 %
- Work model: On site
- Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it
What to expect
- 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position
- Flexible working hours and individual pension solutions
- Support for training and professional development
Technologies
- C
- SCADE
- DO-178C
- DO-330
- DO-331
- Git
- Jira
- DOORS
How to apply
You apply with your Try&Hire profile: upload your CV, check the details, enter key facts and availability. A short introduction video is optional but helps. Our team will get in touch if your profile fits the assignment.