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

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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.

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