• Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineering Manager at our Lynnwood, WA location. 

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense spanets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!  

Job Summary:
 

The Software Engineering Manager manages aerospace engineering activities, implements and maintains engineering objectives and initiatives. This role is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of software systems used in the Aerospace industry. The Software Engineering Manager combines technical expertise in software engineering with leadership and project management skills to ensure that software projects meet technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and project timelines. This role will perform a variety of tasks, and lead and direct the work of others; a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership and management for Aerospace product development and sustaining programs and activities in an aerospace industry
• Evaluate and develop improved techniques for the control of design activities, ensure compliance with Aerospace industry standards, including DO-178C, DO-330, DO-331 for software systems and model-based development
• Plan, allocate and manage the deployment of resources for multiple aerospace projects
• Establish and monitor department budgets
• Encourage and provide opportunity for continued relevant technical training
• Establish and maintain design guidelines and design processes, continuously review and optimize workflows.
• Provide interface and direct/indirect support to outside suppliers, 3rd party development activities, and customer product integration
• Develop, enhance and maintain a core Software engineering team locally and offshore, as well as an external network of consultants, contractors and suppliers to support product development
• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 7+ years’ related experience. 2 years’ supervisory experience in an aerospace industry; Demonstrated experience with relevant aerospace standards and practices; Demonstrated strong customer orientation

• Deep understanding of embedded systems: Proficiency in programming languages like C and C++. Knowledge of communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, CAN).
• Experience with Aerospace standards and audits: Expertise in planning, test/validation, analyzing and managing software requirements and configuration in accordance with RTCA DO-178, DO-330, DO-331, DO-297.
• Experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA): including
• System Architecture Design: Proficiency in designing and developing modular avionics architectures.
• Software Integration: Expertise in integrating multiple software applications on shared hardware platforms.
• Communication Protocols: In-depth knowledge of avionics communication protocols (e.g., ARINC 653, ARINC 429, AFDX).
• Safety and Certification: Understanding of safety-critical software development and certification processes, including RTCA DO-297.
• Performance Optimization: Skills in optimizing system performance, including timing analysis and resource allocation.
• Testing and Validation: Proficiency in developing and executing test plans, including HIL and SIL testing methodologies.
• Troubleshooting and Debugging: Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving issues in IMA systems.
• Planning: Ability to develop and execute detailed project plans.
• Education/Certification: BS in CS, EE, Aerospace or related field
• Knowledge:  Familiar with a variety of the fields (aerospace) concepts, practices, and procedures
• Skills/Abilities:  Demonstrated ability to leverage critical thinking and sound judgment to plan and achieve goals, drawing on extensive experience and a deep understanding of complex systems, project dynamics, and business needs; Demonstrated ADVANCED skills in all of the following responsibilities: employee development, team building, business acumen, continuous improvement, systems and tools, project management and communication (written and verbal) 
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $145,100.00 to $202,200.00. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. 

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.  FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.