Principal Embedded Lead - Safety-Critical RTOS (Hybrid)

Energy Jobline CVL; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Enhanced pension

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Bristol with a hybrid work pattern. The role combines hands-on software development with leadership of a safety-critical team working on real-time systems.

You’ll drive the full software lifecycle, champion embedded C development, and ensure compliance with safety standards (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262). Salary up to £80,000, with strong progression and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership of embedded software teams in safety-critical environments.
• Proficiency in C and low-level/processor-level development.
• Hands-on RTOS experience (FreeRTOS or similar).
• Knowledge of DO-178C, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of embedded software engineers.
• Oversee full software lifecycle: design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Drive best practices in embedded C development and code quality.
• Manage multiple projects with high safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Embedded software leadership

RTOS

C programming

Leadership

Safety standards knowledge

Tools

FreeRTOS

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Bristol with a hybrid work pattern. The role combines hands-on software development with leadership of a safety-critical team working on real-time systems.

You’ll drive the full software lifecycle, champion embedded C development, and ensure compliance with safety standards (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262). Salary up to £80,000, with strong progression and pension benefits.