Lead Embedded Software Engineer Opportunity

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Lead Embedded Software Engineer in UNITED KINGDOM

Visa sponsorship & Relocation 11 months ago

Sectors: Electronics, Medical Devices, Aerospace, Defence

Job Title: Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum

Hybrid working

Relocation assistance available

Sponsorship is available for UK Based candidates

Great benefits package included - See Below


Overview of company and job title:

A fantastic Global engineering specialist organisation based in Edinburgh who design and develop world class leading products for multiple industries that include Medical, Industrial, Aerospace, Defence and many more are now looking to further expand their innovative, and technically advanced R&D team with the addition to hire for a new Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join the team and to be working as part of a global team to deliver ground-breaking solutions and products that make a positive impact on people’s lives across the world. This role would suit a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who is looking for a career progression to take the next step to become a Lead Embedded Software Engineer.


The role:

As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will have a role split of 50% management of leading a talented team of 4 Embedded Software Engineers and 50% being technically hands on to engineer, state requirements, design, execute and test C++ embedded software. The successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will be working on exciting projects for Medical, Aerospace and Defence that have a positive impact on peoples lives across the Globe.


Salary, hybrid working, sponsorship, & relocation assistance.

The salary on offer for the Lead Embedded Software Engineer is £60,000 - £75,000 per annum. Hybrid working will be 50% WFH & 50% office. Sponsorship and relocation assistance for UK based Senior & Lead Embedded Software Engineers is available.


Senior/Lead Embedded Software Engineer Key Skills:

  • 5-7+ years minimum industry experience
  • Experience of real time embedded software development
  • Modern C++ programming language
  • Experience of Microcontrollers & Microprocessors
  • Knowledge/Experience of Embedded Linux embedded operating systems
  • Familiarity with network protocols - SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/485, Ethernet etc
  • Ability to read & review hardware schematics and datasheets
  • Experience of debugging software and supporting board bring-up activities
  • Good analytical, problem solving and team-work skills
  • Experience of team leadership, mentoring & project management
  • Can lead, inspire and motivate software engineers of various experience levels
  • Experience of leading software teams and quote team size is required
  • Lead experience to carve up work packages, architect, delegate and drive progress


Bonus nice to have skills:

  • Experience in other languages an advantage: Embedded C, Java, C# and .Net, UML
  • Awareness of Agile development/methodology practices
  • RTOS Experience - FreeRTOS, ThreadX, QNX, VxWorks or more
  • Scripting experience - Python, Bash, etc.
  • Version Control Systems – GIT, SVN, JIRA or similar
  • Understanding of real-time development and/or safety critical systems
  • Awareness of continuous integration frameworks
  • Sound understanding of other engineering disciplines and may have led multi-disciplined teams
  • Industry experience – Cyber Security, Medical Devices, Aerospace, Defence


Benefits Package:

  • Bespoke development plan
  • Online learning and formal development programs
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
  • Paid family leave
  • Private medical insurance
  • Group income protection insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Volunteer time off
  • Flexible Hybrid Working Available & Fully Remote
  • Life assurance
  • Occupational health
  • Vision care discounts
  • Discount schemes
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Onsite gym/ discounted gym


If you are a Senior or an Experienced Embedded Software Engineer, looking for an exciting new opportunity to take the next step to progress in your career to become a Lead Embedded Software Engineer and join a hugely successful and established global engineering business, then please apply now with your updated CV or call Frank at Premier Group on 01212955246 and fkanjanda@pg-rec.com for further information and details about the role.

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