Sr. Software Engineer & Team Lead

Job Title:

Sr. Software Engineer & Team Lead

This opportunity is with one of Gardner Standard's portfolio companies, Shadin Avionics, located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Shadin Avionics is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative avionics and aircraft electronic solutions serving the Aerospace & Defense industry. With a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence and a growing portfolio of advanced fuel and data management technologies, Shadin continues to invest in both product innovation and the talented people who make it possible.

Shadin Avionics is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Software Engineer & Team Lead to lead the development, execution, and testing of embedded software solutions in a highly regulated aerospace environment. This individual will provide both technical leadership and people leadership, guiding a team of software development and test engineers while contributing directly to the design and certification of next-generation avionics products.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software development and software test engineers.
• Plan, resource, and execute engineering projects to meet customer and business requirements.
• Develop embedded software and firmware for avionics systems using C and assembly language.
• Manage software development activities in accordance with DO-178 processes, including requirements traceability, coding standards, verification, and certification support.
• Drive project schedules, optimize engineering resources, and remove obstacles impacting execution.
• Ensure software quality, reliability, and compliance with aerospace standards and customer expectations.
• Support FAA certification efforts and documentation required for product releases.
• Participate in software architecture development, proposal generation, and requirements definition.
• Collaborate closely with systems, hardware, quality, and program management teams to deliver innovative aerospace solutions.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience within a regulated industry such as aerospace, defense, medical device, or automotive.
• Prior experience leading engineering teams, projects, or technical development efforts.
• Strong embedded software development experience, including C programming and firmware development.
• Experience with aerospace standards and technologies such as:
• DO-178
• DO-254
• ARINC 429
• DO-160
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS and familiarity with LDRA tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership responsibilities with hands‑on technical execution.

• Join a growing aerospace technology company with a strong reputation in the avionics market.
• Lead the development of innovative products that directly impact aircraft performance and safety.
• Work in a collaborative, engineering-focused culture that values integrity, accountability, innovation, and teamwork.
• Be part of a newly renovated, state‑of‑the‑art facility designed to foster creativity and technical excellence.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, PTO, and more.

Pay: $ - $ per year

Work Arrangement:
On-site position (not remote)