Embedded Team Lead / Principal Engineer – £70k – £80k – Bristol
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My client is looking for an Embedded Team Lead / Principal Engineer to join and lead their high performing team who are working on innovative projects. Due to the success of the company, they have been expanding their team. They are a leader in the Embedded Safety and Security market. Due to the nature of my clients work any of the following Safety Software Development to standards would be of significant interest to them: IEC 61508, DO 178B/C, ISO26262, IEC 62304
Embedded Team Lead / Principal Engineer Role and Responsibility:
* The responsibility of this role is to lead and manage the team developing SAFERTOS, our safety critical Real Time Operating System, for use in aerospace applications.
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of embedded software engineers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
* Oversee the design, development, testing, and maintenance of embedded software systems
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software solutions.
* Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
* Conduct regular code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
* Identify and mitigate risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions to maintain project timelines and quality.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and professional growth within the team.
The main skills needed for the Embedded Team Lead / Principal Engineer role are:
* Proven experience in embedded software development within a safety critical development environment
* Strong understanding of embedded systems and real-time operating systems, ideally FreeRTOS or SAFERTOS
* Proficiency in programming languages including C and assembler.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team of engineers. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
* Experience in managing projects, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Experience in cross-functional collaboration.
* Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement within the team. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
* Extensive experience in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
Highly desirable additional skills and experience are:
* Excellent understanding of software development within a DO178C development environment
* Safety Software Development to standards: DO 178B/C, ISO26262, IEC 61508, IEC 62304
* Low level embedded engineering experience – i.e. working at processor level – Cortex M3, M4, A7
* Embedded software security
* Multicore devices
* Networking – TCP, UDP
Salary and Benefits:
* Salary £70,000 – £80,000 per annum (Salary depends of experience and skillset bring to the role)
* Hybrid Working 3 Days a week on-site (Flexible Start and Finish Times)
* Annual salary review.
* Annual bonus of up to 5% of salary, dependent on Company and individual performance.
* Employer pension contribution of 8% basic salary. This covers the total % required under auto enrolment and means that the employee does not have to make a pension contribution if they do not wish to.
* 3 weeks sickness absence at full pay in the first year rising to 26 weeks after 4 years’ service.
* Income Protection Insurance of 75% of salary covering long term sickness, eligible after 12 months’ service.
* Death in Service insurance (life assurance) providing a lump sum of 7 times salary, enrolled after 3 months’ service.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 26 days after 2 years, 27 days after 5 years and 28 days after 8 years.
* Free access to professional development delivered through our Enterprise Partnership with the IET
* Free on-site parking.
* Modern offices & equipment – sit / stand electric height adjustable desks, dual monitors etc.
* Sponsorship available (If Required)
* Relocation Support Available (if Required)
My client offers a 3-stage process that can be completed within 2 weeks subject to your availability.