Engineering Manager

Octagon Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager specializing in Embedded Systems in Southampton. The role demands a proven technical leader to balance hands-on involvement with strategic leadership. Responsibilities include mentoring embedded Software and FPGA engineers, ensuring compliance with internal processes, and providing technical direction. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in embedded systems, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and significant leadership impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in embedded Software or FPGA design and development.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong ability to mentor and develop engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire teams of embedded Software and FPGA engineers.
• Provide technical direction across embedded software, FPGA, and digital design activities.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Embedded Software Development

FPGA Design

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

C and C++

VHDL

Verilog

Job description

New Engineering Manager Job - Embedded Systems in Southampton, Hampshire

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Hybrid role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Manager specialising in Embedded Systems to join a high-performing engineering organisation based in Southampton, Hampshire. This role is ideal for a proven technical leader who enjoys balancing hands‑on technical involvement with strategic people and process leadership.

Based in Southampton, Hampshire, the Engineering Manager is responsible for the leadership and development of embedded Software and FPGA engineering functions. The position combines technical authority with line management responsibility, ensuring high-quality delivery while supporting team growth and capability development.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and inspire teams of embedded Software and FPGA engineers.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development.
• Allocate engineering resources to meet programme and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, governance, and HR policies.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical direction across embedded software, FPGA, and digital design activities.
• Lead requirement decomposition, estimation, dependency management, and planning.
• Drive adoption of best practices, modern development tools, and advanced methodologies.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in embedded Software or FPGA design and development.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong ability to mentor and develop engineers.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

Highly Desirable

• C and C++ development experience.
• FPGA design and verification using VHDL and/or Verilog.
• Experience with SoC platforms (e.g., Zynq UltraScale+).
• Knowledge of video protocols such as MIPI or SDI.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, driven, and self‑motivated.
• Decisive with a strong sense of ownership.
• Resilient and confident under pressure.

This Engineering Manager role offers the chance to make a real technical and leadership impact while working on advanced embedded systems projects in Southampton, Hampshire.