Lead Embedded Software Engineer in CB10, Great Chesterford, Essex

Energy Jobline CVL; Great Chesterford; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is looking for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer in Great Chesterford. The role involves hands-on technical delivery and managing a small team. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in embedded C software development and a strong understanding of electronics. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary up to £80K, plus benefits including private healthcare and company bonuses.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 WFH)

Private healthcare

Company bonus

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C.
• Proven line management experience of small teams.
• Excellent understanding of how embedded software interacts with electronics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute directly to engineering work and provide line management.
• Support project planning and shape technology roadmap.
• Lead projects from embedded systems to advanced communication systems.

Skills

Embedded software development in C

Understanding of electronics

Customer facing skills

Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS

Education

Bachelors level Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Embedded Linux

FPGA

Job description

Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

A Lead Embedded Software Engineer with a good appreciation of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. You’ll combine hands‑on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3‑7). Hybrid working with salary to C£80K plus comprehensive benefits package.

This dynamic Consultancy, working across sectors from Defence and Healthcare to Industrial and Communications – delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system‑level functionality – seeks an individual who can confidently apply their technical expertise to address complex engineering problems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelors level Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar subject.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with embedded software development in C.
• Knowledge of Bare metal, RTOS environments and Embedded Linux.
• Exposure to higher level and DSP.
• Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3‑7 people).
• A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software.
• Excellent customer facing skills with the ability to answer complex technical questions.
• Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Primarily contribute directly to engineering work and provide line management.
• Support project planning, help shape software processes and the technology roadmap.
• Lead projects spanning a wide range of applications from embedded systems for radar and sensing technologies to advanced communication systems.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 WFH).
• Private healthcare, company bonus, 25 days holiday.
• Life assurance, free refreshments and more.
• Salary commensurate with experience (up to C£80K).

Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.