Body Electronics Lead Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Old Woking; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks a Software Engineering Manager to shape technical strategies, take ownership of software development, and mentor junior colleagues. Candidates should have a solid understanding of safety-critical development processes and a background in aerospace, defence, or related sectors. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, promoting an inclusive workplace environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working 60/40

Work up to 45 days per year from abroad

Open access to digital learning platforms

Employee networks promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of the full safety-critical software development lifecycle.
• Expertise in requirements, development or testing in aerospace, defence, rail, automotive, or transport sectors.
• Knowledge of relevant standards such as IEC 61508, EN 50128, ISO 26262, DEF STAN 00-55, ED-109 or DO-178.
• Proven experience in AOCS design and analysis including system-level design, control, and estimation.
• A track record of leading high-value software projects and building team capability.

Responsibilities

• Shape technical strategy for bids and projects using advanced toolsets.
• Take ownership of requirements, architecture, design, development, and testing.
• Mentor junior colleagues and work with the sales team to secure new opportunities.

Skills

Software Development Management

Agile

Scrum

Kanban

Programme Management

Innovation

C#

.NET Core

.NET

Education

Degree in software engineering or related discipline

Job description

Software Engineering Manager – Woking, Surrey

Technology stack: Software Development Management, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SaaS Delivery, SDLC, Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Improvement, Cloud Platforms, B2B, B2C, Programme Management, Innovation C#, .NET Core, .NET

Your role

Step into a role where you set the direction and make a real impact. Whether guiding a client through a high‑value consultancy project or taking charge of development and testing on major programmes, you will be at the heart of delivering solutions that matter.

What You'll Do

• Shape technical strategy for bids and projects, using our proven lifecycle model and advanced toolsets.
• Take ownership of requirements, architecture, design, development and testing to deliver robust, safety‑critical systems.
• Inspire and influence – mentor junior colleagues, champion our correctness‑by‑construction approach, and work with our sales team to secure new opportunities.

Your profile

• Comprehensive understanding of the full safety‑critical software development lifecycle.
• Expertise in requirements, development or testing, with experience in aerospace, defence, rail, automotive or transport sectors.
• Knowledge of relevant standards such as IEC 61508, EN 50128, ISO 26262, DEF STAN 00‑55, ED‑109 or DO‑178.
• Proven experience in AOCS design and analysis, including system‑level design, control and estimation, hardware/software integration and verification.
• A track record of leading high‑value software projects and building team capability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organisational ability and a methodical, detail‑focused approach.
• Desirable: Degree in software engineering or related discipline, Chartered Engineer status and experience with static analysis techniques.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• Hybrid working 60/40 once embedded into the team.
• Possibility to work up to 45 days per year from abroad.
• Open access to digital learning platforms.
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini.

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident Scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who declare they have a disability, and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt‑in during the application process.

All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS.

PLEASE NOTE: This role will be based in Guildford.

If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply – your unique experience could be just what we need.

We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone. Bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini, building an inclusive future is part of everyday life.