Lead Real-Time Embedded Engineer - Aerospace

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on aerospace and defence technology. This role involves leading the development of real-time embedded systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring a team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with C/C++ programming and safety-critical systems. The position offers opportunities for career growth and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing bare-metal real-time embedded systems using C/C++.
• Strong knowledge of DO-178C Level A standards and safety-critical systems.
• Demonstrated success leading software teams in high-reliability domains.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to manage priorities.
• Familiarity with debugging tools and safety analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and verification of embedded software.
• Ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A standards.
• Conduct design and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration.
• Report project status to stakeholders.
• Guide and mentor a team of software engineers.

Skills

Embedded systems development

C/C++ programming

Safety-critical systems knowledge

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Debugging tools

Hardware interfaces

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on aerospace and defence technology. This role involves leading the development of real-time embedded systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring a team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with C/C++ programming and safety-critical systems. The position offers opportunities for career growth and a collaborative work environment.