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Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Great Chesterford
£80,000 - 80,000
Technical Futures.
Shepherd Market 3, Great Chesterford
£80,000 - 80,000
Requirements
Must:
We are looking for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer who ideally brings:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s level degree in Electronic Engineering or a 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 (approximately 3-7 people).
- A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software interfaces with hardware.
- Excellent customer-facing skills and the ability to answer complex technical questions.
- Experience managing commercial and delivery pressures, preferably gained from working in a consultancy environment.
- Eligibility for UK Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
In this role, the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute directly to engineering work. You will provide line management and support project planning while 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.
Description
We are a thriving Technical Consultancy, working across sectors including Defence, Healthcare, Industrial, and Communications. Our team delivers solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud, and system-level functionality. This position involves hands-on technical delivery (80%) along with people leadership, supervising a small team of approximately 3-7 individuals. We offer hybrid working arrangements (3 days in the office / 2 days WFH), a salary up to £80K depending on your experience, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes private healthcare, a company bonus, 25 days of holiday, life assurance, free refreshments, and more.
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