Lead Embedded Software Engineer

A Lead Embedded Software Engineer with a good appreciation of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. You’ll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). Hybrid working available.

This dynamic Consultancy, working across sectors from Defence and Healthcare to Industrial and Communications – delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality, seeks an individual who can confidently apply their technical expertise to address complex engineering problems.

The Lead Embedded Software Engineer should ideally bring:

• Minimum of Bachelors level Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar subject.
• Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C.
• Knowledge of Bare metal, RTOS environments and Embedded Linux.
• Exposure to higher level languages and DSP.
• Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people).
• A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software.
• Excellent customer facing skills with the ability to answer complex technical questions.
• Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment.

In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute directly to engineering work; will provide line management and support project planning as well as helping to shape software processes and the technology roadmap. Projects will span a wide range of applications from embedded systems for radar and sensing technologies to advanced communication systems.

A generous salary will be offered depending on your level of experience. Hybrid working available (3 days in office / 2 WFH) + private healthcare, Company Bonus, 25 days holiday, Life Assurance, free refreshments and more.

Applicants much be eligible for UK Security Clearance.