About Performance Software Performance Software is a trusted provider of safety critical software and engineering services supporting the aerospace, defense, and mission critical industries. We partner with leading customers to deliver high quality solutions across complex engineering programs, with a focus on technical excellence, customer success, and building strong, long term relationships. Role Overview We're seeking an Engineering Leader to drive program execution, team performance, and customer engagement within our UK operations. This role sits at the intersection of leadership, delivery, and business growth-responsible for building high performing teams, managing technical programs, and identifying new opportunities with key customers. Key Responsibilities People Leadership Recruit, mentor, and manage engineering talent Foster strong team culture and engagement Align work with individual strengths and optimize utilization Program Execution Own delivery of engineering programs (schedule, cost, quality) Develop and manage plans, metrics, and customer reporting Lead regular customer and internal program reviews Identify and mitigate risks, scope changes, and technical issues Customer & Business Growth Build strong customer relationships and gather insights Identify new opportunities and support proposal development Partner with account leadership on strategy and execution Qualifications Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, or safety critical environments Strong background in program/project management (FP and/or T&M) Technical foundation in software, systems, or related discipline Customer facing experience with strong communication skills Experience with estimates, proposals, and business development support Comfortable balancing leadership, technical, and commercial responsibilities Pay Range £60,000 - £100,000 DOE About Performance Performance Software is engaged in the design of Real time Embedded Software and Hardware. This includes Avionics and Space Exploration applications such as Synthetic Vision Cockpit Displays, Flight Management System Guidance and Navigation, Platforms, Submarine Control Panels and Datalink Applications. Our customers are both Commercial and Defense related avionics and rocketry suppliers/manufacturers. Performance Software has been in business since 1998; we were awarded INC Magazine 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work for multiple years. Why Performance? Our foundation was built by implementing the characteristics from large companies that we liked and eliminating the characteristics that we did not. Without the archaic practices from larger organizations, we fully embrace the culture of clear accountability, a positive attitude, transparency between every department, and productivity over the clock. This builds trust between management and employee's, which provides us with our greatest strengths as an organization, flexibility, and work life balance. To learn more about Performance Software Performance Software is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please discuss this with your recruiter if you are selected for an interview.
22/07/2026
Full time
About Performance Software Performance Software is a trusted provider of safety critical software and engineering services supporting the aerospace, defense, and mission critical industries. We partner with leading customers to deliver high quality solutions across complex engineering programs, with a focus on technical excellence, customer success, and building strong, long term relationships. Role Overview We're seeking an Engineering Leader to drive program execution, team performance, and customer engagement within our UK operations. This role sits at the intersection of leadership, delivery, and business growth-responsible for building high performing teams, managing technical programs, and identifying new opportunities with key customers. Key Responsibilities People Leadership Recruit, mentor, and manage engineering talent Foster strong team culture and engagement Align work with individual strengths and optimize utilization Program Execution Own delivery of engineering programs (schedule, cost, quality) Develop and manage plans, metrics, and customer reporting Lead regular customer and internal program reviews Identify and mitigate risks, scope changes, and technical issues Customer & Business Growth Build strong customer relationships and gather insights Identify new opportunities and support proposal development Partner with account leadership on strategy and execution Qualifications Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, or safety critical environments Strong background in program/project management (FP and/or T&M) Technical foundation in software, systems, or related discipline Customer facing experience with strong communication skills Experience with estimates, proposals, and business development support Comfortable balancing leadership, technical, and commercial responsibilities Pay Range £60,000 - £100,000 DOE About Performance Performance Software is engaged in the design of Real time Embedded Software and Hardware. This includes Avionics and Space Exploration applications such as Synthetic Vision Cockpit Displays, Flight Management System Guidance and Navigation, Platforms, Submarine Control Panels and Datalink Applications. Our customers are both Commercial and Defense related avionics and rocketry suppliers/manufacturers. Performance Software has been in business since 1998; we were awarded INC Magazine 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work for multiple years. Why Performance? Our foundation was built by implementing the characteristics from large companies that we liked and eliminating the characteristics that we did not. Without the archaic practices from larger organizations, we fully embrace the culture of clear accountability, a positive attitude, transparency between every department, and productivity over the clock. This builds trust between management and employee's, which provides us with our greatest strengths as an organization, flexibility, and work life balance. To learn more about Performance Software Performance Software is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please discuss this with your recruiter if you are selected for an interview.
Performance Software in the United Kingdom is seeking an Engineering Leader to drive program execution, team performance, and customer engagement within our UK operations. This role sits at the intersection of leadership, delivery, and business growth-responsible for building high performing teams, managing technical programs, and identifying new opportunities with key customers. Lead engineering talent, own program plans, and report progress to stakeholders while balancing technical and
22/07/2026
Full time
Performance Software in the United Kingdom is seeking an Engineering Leader to drive program execution, team performance, and customer engagement within our UK operations. This role sits at the intersection of leadership, delivery, and business growth-responsible for building high performing teams, managing technical programs, and identifying new opportunities with key customers. Lead engineering talent, own program plans, and report progress to stakeholders while balancing technical and
Performance Software and Auvation, a merged UK-US team, seeks passionate Software Engineers to design and develop real-time embedded software for safety-critical avionics and submarine systems. The role is full-time and located in Cardiff or Cheltenham. Applicants should have a degree in CS/Engineering or related fields, UML experience, and proficiency in C/C++. Embedded software experience and DO-178 compliance knowledge are a plus.
10/07/2026
Full time
Performance Software and Auvation, a merged UK-US team, seeks passionate Software Engineers to design and develop real-time embedded software for safety-critical avionics and submarine systems. The role is full-time and located in Cardiff or Cheltenham. Applicants should have a degree in CS/Engineering or related fields, UML experience, and proficiency in C/C++. Embedded software experience and DO-178 compliance knowledge are a plus.
Performance Software (a U. S. company) and Auvation (a UK company) have merged to create midsize companies with a great work-life balance, providing innovative software and hardware to our client companies. We are looking for passionate Software Engineers to design and develop software solutions for state-of-the-art safety-critical systems in the areas of Avionics and Submarines to join our team. This is a full-time position that is located in either Cardiff or Cheltenham. Salary Range: £50,000-70,000 DOE Requirements Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent development experience UML experience is highly desirable Software development experience involving any of the following: VXWorks, Ada, DO-178, RTOS, Device Drivers or avionics displays Proficiency in at least one language such as C, C++ Embedded software experience is desired but not required Experience with safety critical programs is a plus About Performance and Auvation Performance Software and Auvation, are engaged in the design of Real-time Embedded Software and Hardware. This includes Avionics and Space Exploration applications such as Synthetic Vision Cockpit Displays, Flight Management System Guidance and Navigation, Platforms, Submarine Control Panels and Datalink Applications. Our customers are both Commercial and Defense-related avionics and rocketry suppliers/manufacturers. Performance Software has been in business since 1998; we were awarded INC Magazine 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work for multiple years. Why Performance and Auvation? Our foundation was built by implementing the characteristics from large companies that we liked and eliminating the characteristics that we did not. Without the archaic practices from larger organizations, we fully embrace the culture of clear accountability, a positive attitude, transparency between every department, and productivity over the clock. This builds trust between management and employees, which provides us with our greatest strengths as an organization, flexibility, and work life balance. To learn more about Performance Software: Performance Software and Auvation are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please discuss this with your recruiter if you are selected for an interview.
09/07/2026
Full time
Performance Software (a U. S. company) and Auvation (a UK company) have merged to create midsize companies with a great work-life balance, providing innovative software and hardware to our client companies. We are looking for passionate Software Engineers to design and develop software solutions for state-of-the-art safety-critical systems in the areas of Avionics and Submarines to join our team. This is a full-time position that is located in either Cardiff or Cheltenham. Salary Range: £50,000-70,000 DOE Requirements Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent development experience UML experience is highly desirable Software development experience involving any of the following: VXWorks, Ada, DO-178, RTOS, Device Drivers or avionics displays Proficiency in at least one language such as C, C++ Embedded software experience is desired but not required Experience with safety critical programs is a plus About Performance and Auvation Performance Software and Auvation, are engaged in the design of Real-time Embedded Software and Hardware. This includes Avionics and Space Exploration applications such as Synthetic Vision Cockpit Displays, Flight Management System Guidance and Navigation, Platforms, Submarine Control Panels and Datalink Applications. Our customers are both Commercial and Defense-related avionics and rocketry suppliers/manufacturers. Performance Software has been in business since 1998; we were awarded INC Magazine 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work for multiple years. Why Performance and Auvation? Our foundation was built by implementing the characteristics from large companies that we liked and eliminating the characteristics that we did not. Without the archaic practices from larger organizations, we fully embrace the culture of clear accountability, a positive attitude, transparency between every department, and productivity over the clock. This builds trust between management and employees, which provides us with our greatest strengths as an organization, flexibility, and work life balance. To learn more about Performance Software: Performance Software and Auvation are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please discuss this with your recruiter if you are selected for an interview.
Performance Software (a U. S. company) and Auvation (a UK company) have merged to create midsize companies with a great work-life balance, providing innovative software and hardware to our client companies. We are looking for passionate Systems Engineers to design and develop solutions for state-of-the art safety critical systems in the areas of Avionics and Submarines to join our team. These positions are on site in either Cardiff or Rochester. Pay Range £40,000 - £65,000 DOE Experience Required Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent development experience Systems Engineering experience, Validation & Verification Proficiency in at least one language such as C, C++ Embedded software experience is desired but not required Highly motivated with a self starting attitude About Performance and Auvation Performance Software and Auvation are engaged in the design of Real time Embedded Software and Hardware. This includes Avionics and Space Exploration applications such as Synthetic Vision Cockpit Displays, Flight Management System Guidance and Navigation, Platforms, Submarine Control Panels and Datalink Applications. Our customers are both Commercial and Defense related avionics and rocketry suppliers/manufacturers. Performance Software has been in business since 1998; we were awarded INC Magazine 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work for multiple years. Why Performance and Auvation? Our foundation was built by implementing the characteristics from large companies that we liked and eliminating the characteristics that we did not. Without the archaic practices from larger organizations, we fully embrace the culture of clear accountability, a positive attitude, transparency between every department, and productivity over the clock. This builds trust between management and employee's, which provides us with our greatest strengths as an organization, flexibility, and work life balance. To Learn More about Performance Software Performance Software and Auvation are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please discuss this with your recruiter if you are selected for an interview.
27/06/2026
Full time
Performance Software (a U. S. company) and Auvation (a UK company) have merged to create midsize companies with a great work-life balance, providing innovative software and hardware to our client companies. We are looking for passionate Systems Engineers to design and develop solutions for state-of-the art safety critical systems in the areas of Avionics and Submarines to join our team. These positions are on site in either Cardiff or Rochester. Pay Range £40,000 - £65,000 DOE Experience Required Bachelors or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent development experience Systems Engineering experience, Validation & Verification Proficiency in at least one language such as C, C++ Embedded software experience is desired but not required Highly motivated with a self starting attitude About Performance and Auvation Performance Software and Auvation are engaged in the design of Real time Embedded Software and Hardware. This includes Avionics and Space Exploration applications such as Synthetic Vision Cockpit Displays, Flight Management System Guidance and Navigation, Platforms, Submarine Control Panels and Datalink Applications. Our customers are both Commercial and Defense related avionics and rocketry suppliers/manufacturers. Performance Software has been in business since 1998; we were awarded INC Magazine 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and Best Places to Work for multiple years. Why Performance and Auvation? Our foundation was built by implementing the characteristics from large companies that we liked and eliminating the characteristics that we did not. Without the archaic practices from larger organizations, we fully embrace the culture of clear accountability, a positive attitude, transparency between every department, and productivity over the clock. This builds trust between management and employee's, which provides us with our greatest strengths as an organization, flexibility, and work life balance. To Learn More about Performance Software Performance Software and Auvation are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please discuss this with your recruiter if you are selected for an interview.
A software company in Cardiff seeks passionate Systems Engineers to design and develop innovative solutions for safety-critical systems in Avionics and Submarines. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field, experience in Systems Engineering, and proficiency in languages like C or C++. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £65,000, focuses on a great work-life balance, and is ideal for motivated individuals looking to contribute to cutting-edge projects.
27/06/2026
Full time
A software company in Cardiff seeks passionate Systems Engineers to design and develop innovative solutions for safety-critical systems in Avionics and Submarines. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field, experience in Systems Engineering, and proficiency in languages like C or C++. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £65,000, focuses on a great work-life balance, and is ideal for motivated individuals looking to contribute to cutting-edge projects.