Job Title: Lead Software Engineer
Location: Cheltenham Or Cambridge
Salary: £DOE - We are booking interviews next week! Please call or email for a slot
Join Our Team as a Lead Software Engineer and Drive Embedded C Applications to New Heights!
Are you a meticulous Lead Software Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Cheltenham and be a key driver of engineering excellence.

ABOUT US:

As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we’re looking for a talented Lead Software Engineer to contribute to our continued success.

So, what will you be doing as a Lead Software Engineer?

• Lead requirements capture, design, implementation, and verification of a bare-metal, real-time embedded C system.
• Ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A, including traceability, rigorous testing, and quality assurance.
• Drive quality through regular design and code reviews.
• Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, providing direction and technical oversight.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (hardware, systems, and test engineering) to ensure seamless integration.
• Provide project status updates to stakeholders and contribute to program reviews.
• Foster effective communication across the engineering team and wider business.

What are we looking for in our next Lead Software Engineer?

• Proven experience developing bare-metal, real-time embedded systems in C.
• Strong knowledge of DO-178C Level A standards, processes, and documentation.
• Experience in safety-critical systems with understanding of certification requirements (including MCDC testing).
• Proficiency in real-time software design (RTOS experience desirable).
• Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces, and safety analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated success leading software teams in safety-critical or aerospace environments.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Lead Software Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!
So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Lead Software Engineer, hit that apply button now!