Job Advert Team Lead Embedded Systems Architect Full-Time, Permanent NHC, Aberdeen - Hybrid working About the Company: JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services. Operating worldwide, the company is the leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry. The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity within the JFD Engineering Team for an Embedded Systems Architect to support the development of safety critical systems for diving applications. The successful candidate will be joining a team focused on the development of electronically controlled breathing apparatus (electronics, firmware, software, verification and validation). The successful candidate will be working on a project that includes functions that must be certified against the safety standard IEC 61508 and the industry diving equipment standard EN14143. The role will be at all levels of the project from architecture to implementation and require skills and knowledge to ensure the successful completion including full certification. Our ideal candidate will have previous experience developing programmable embedded systems certified to IEC 61508. Key Accountabilities: Design and develop embedded systems architecture to meet performance, reliability and compliance requirements Lead and mentor team in implementation of embedded systems for safety critical applications Collaborate with cross functional team to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements Analyse system requirements and convert to technical specifications Adherence to engineering and company standards and processes. Site visits to other JFD offices and client assets as and when required. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Computer Science / Software / Electronic Engineering or equivalent Degree. Demonstrated experience in embedded software and hardware development for safety critical applications (STM32 microcontroller and ANSYS SCADE) Demonstrated experience in hardware and software certification to IEC61508 Demonstrated experience in software development lifecycle with full verification and validation Demonstrated experience using requirements management tool (Jama, DOORS or equivalent) Demonstrated experience conducting code reviews and providing technical guidance Ability to obtain SC level security clearance essential. What's on offer Competitive salary. 26 days holidays plus Christmas, Boxing Day, 1st and 2nd January. Company pension. Cycle to work. Private Medical Insurance. Early Finish on Fridays. Opportunities for development and progression. Great culture. If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now JFD – part of a Global James Fisher Group James Fisher, a global engineering services company, has transitioned from ship ownership to providing expertise in Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. Focusing on safety, efficiency, and sustainability our "One James Fisher" strategy aims to unify our services in the Blue Economy. The Energy Division offers sustainable products for oil, gas, and renewables, the Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support, and Maritime Transport excels in global shipping and ship-to-ship transfers. Together, we are building a brighter, more innovative future. You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube Due to the volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here