Principal Embedded Engineer
Job ref: 253717JNRLocation: Dorchester, Oxfordshire, EnglandSalary: 0 per yearSector: IT and DigitalPosted: 2026-09-14Consultant: Jordan Regan ApplyPrincipal Embedded Engineer – Embedded Software & FirmwareWe’re recruiting for an experienced Principal Embedded Engineer to work with TKMS Atlas, taking a leading role in the development and technical direction of their embedded software and firmware capability.This is a senior and influential position combining hands-on embedded engineering expertise with technical and people leadership. You’ll help shape engineering processes, tools and best practice while leading the delivery of complex embedded solutions across microcontrollers, SoCs and FPGA-based systems.The roleAs Principal Embedded Engineer, you’ll provide technical leadership and direction across embedded software and firmware development, working closely with software, firmware, hardware and systems engineering teams.Key responsibilities will include:• Leading and developing embedded engineering capability across microcontrollers, SoCs and FPGAs• Providing technical authority, governance and oversight across embedded development activities• Defining engineering processes, workflows and best-practice standards• Leading the planning and delivery of embedded software and firmware work packages• Translating customer and system requirements into clear firmware/software specifications• Developing architecture concepts and overseeing detailed designs• Defining verification strategies, validation plans and test cases• Building reusable modules and libraries to improve future project delivery• Supporting bids, proposals and engineering estimates• Ensuring solutions meet relevant quality, compliance and safety standards, including SIL/ASIL where applicable• Mentoring and developing engineers while supporting recruitment and onboarding• Driving collaboration and knowledge-sharing across software, firmware and hardware teamsWhat we’re looking forYou’ll ideally have an HNC/HND or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experience, alongside a strong background in embedded systems engineering.We’re particularly interested in experience with:• Embedded C/C++• Microcontrollers and SoCs• FPGA-based systems• Firmware/software architecture and specification• Engineering verification, validation and testing• Defining and implementing engineering processes• Hardware Description Languages – ideally VHDL• FPGA simulation and verification tools• Safety-related development standards such as SIL or ASILYou’ll also be comfortable operating as a senior technical leader – making pragmatic engineering decisions, reducing technical risk, engaging confidently with customers and suppliers, and mentoring engineers at different stages of their careers.