Senior Software Engineering Supervisor – Next Generation Avionics, Anthem FMS
This role leads a software and systems engineering team responsible for developing, integrating, and certifying Anthem Flight Management System solutions for next-generation avionics programs. The person in this role will guide teams through the full product lifecycle, from early planning and development to integration, certification, customer delivery, and ongoing support.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities- Lead a large team of software engineers working on Anthem FMS for next-generation avionics programs.
- Own program execution, integration, and certification deliverables for Anthem FMS.
- Ensure teams meet commitments for schedule, cost, quality, and customer expectations.
- Work closely with business leaders, program managers, global engineering teams, and other stakeholders to align priorities and resolve issues.
- Drive planning, execution, milestone tracking, risk management, and dependency management across teams.
- Support product development using agile methods, continuous integration, testing, and certification practices.
- Improve team capability, employee engagement, innovation, and future readiness.
- Promote strong execution discipline, continuous improvement, cost reduction, quality improvement, and reduced rework.
- Encourage innovation by connecting engineering ideas with technology and product roadmaps.
- Collaborate with global leaders to support the strategic goals of the Next Generation Avionics Center of Excellence.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
- 9+ years of experience in the aerospace industry, including experience leading large engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of avionics systems, preferably Flight Management Systems or Display applications.
- Experience with aerospace software and systems development processes, including ARP4754A and DO-178C.
- Experience leading agile teams and managing programs against milestones, cost, and quality targets.
- Knowledge of Anthem development processes, integration practices, testing, and certification activities.
- Ability to lead technical teams and guide architecture, design, development, and integration work.
- Good understanding of ARINC 661-based development, avionics user interfaces, and certification needs.
- Familiarity with AI and Agentic AI concepts is preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain vision, priorities, risks, and expectations clearly.
- Build and motivate high-performing engineering teams across locations and disciplines.
- Remove blockers, manage escalations, and make timely decisions to keep programs on track.
- Develop people, identify capability gaps, and support career growth through transparent and fair leadership practices.
- Work effectively with senior leaders, partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Balance strategic thinking with hands-on program execution.
- Create an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable team environment.
- Deep knowledge of the systems development lifecycle.
- Experience leading global and diverse engineering teams.
- Ability to manage multiple complex programs, teams, and priorities at the same time.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remove obstacles quickly.
- Ability to communicate complex topics in a simple and clear way.
- Experience leading change and driving continuous improvement.
- Strong engineering judgment and the ability to turn ideas into practical solutions.
The Senior Software Engineering Supervisor will lead engineering teams that develop and certify Anthem FMS solutions for next-generation avionics. The role requires strong aerospace engineering experience, leadership of large teams, program execution skills, certification knowledge, and the ability to work with global stakeholders to deliver high-quality products on time.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering.
- 9+ years of aerospace industry experience, including leading large engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of avionics systems, preferably Flight Management Systems or display applications.
- Experience with aerospace software and systems development processes, including ARP4754A and DO-178C.
- Experience leading agile teams and managing programs against milestones, cost, and quality targets.
- Knowledge of Anthem development processes, integration practices, testing, and certification activities.
- Ability to lead technical teams and guide architecture, design, development, and integration work.
- Good understanding of ARINC 661-based development, avionics user interfaces, and certification needs.
- Strong communication skills, able to explain vision, priorities, risks, and expectations clearly.
- Familiarity with AI and Agentic AI concepts.
- Experience building and motivating high-performing, cross-location engineering teams and developing people.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
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