Position: Director of Embedded Software Engineering Location: Niles, IL
A leading U.S.-based technology manufacturer supporting the aerospace and defense sectors is seeking a Director of Embedded Software Engineering to lead a global team responsible for the design, development, and sustainment of complex embedded systems. This role reports into the VP of Engineering and offers the opportunity to shape the future of safety-critical systems used in advanced aerospace platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a global team of 80+ software engineers
Oversee full software lifecycle for both new development and existing product sustainment
Ensure strict compliance with aerospace standards, including DO-178 DAL A and MIL-STD-882
Drive a strong engineering culture focused on design quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, product, and manufacturing engineering
Establish and evolve development standards, tools, and processes
Manage department budgets, staffing plans, and capital resources
Represent the company externally at industry events and technical forums
Required Qualifications:
Proven experience leading a large-scale embedded software engineering organization
Deep knowledge of DO-178 DAL A or MIL-STD-882 compliance processes
Experience with complex, regulated product development (aerospace/defense strongly preferred)
