Director of Software Engineering Job at Alava Consulting, Niles, IL

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  • Alava Consulting
  • Niles, IL

Job Description

Position: Director of Embedded Software Engineering

Location: Niles, IL

Salary Range: $184,000 – $276,000 + Bonus + Equity

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder (ITAR-regulated work)

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)

• Technical degree required; Master’s degree preferred

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus

• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

What’s Offered:

• Competitive base salary and performance bonus

• Annual equity participation

• 401(k) with match + pension-style company stock contributions

• Medical, dental, vision from day one

• Paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and extensive PTO package

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

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