Our client has an opportunity for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to join them on a contract basis. Reporting to the System Design Manager, you will be responsible for the management and day-to-day activities of the software team, collaborating with other disciplines and managers in all areas of the business. Role: Senior Software Engineering Manager Location: Farnborough - fully onsite Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: 52.17 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before startingWhat you''ll be doing:Team Leadership: Lead the day to day activities of the software team, taking responsibility for delivering the agreed team goals.Skills Development: Develop the team''s personal and professional skills, acting as a mentor and coach to the team members.Team growth: Be part of the recruiting team seeking new talent as the team grows.Be accountable for the planning, design, development, verification and integration of the software for the high-altitude, long-endurance Zephyr aircraft.Act as the technical authority for software, ensuring compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.Specify and develop the high-level and low-level software requirementsCollaborate with other departments including systems engineering, avionics, flight operations and line maintenance for software activitiesDevelop the personal and professional skills of the software team and taking responsibility for recruiting new talent.Liaise with external authorities inclu