Principal Software Engineer

Pektron; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Life insurance

BUPA healthcare

Flexible 39-hour week

Training & development support

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pektron is seeking a precision-driven Embedded Software Engineer to own low-level firmware development and deliver reliable control systems for rugged environments. You will lead multi-project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with international customers on technical roadmaps, while applying C, Bluetooth/BLE expertise and strong problem-solving skills in a dynamic team.

Based in the East Midlands, the role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in low-level firmware development for 8-bit and 32-bit microprocessors.
• Experience writing drivers for CPU peripherals and external hardware.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities.
• Proficiency with version control and static analysis tools.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Experience with Bluetooth/BLE is essential.

Responsibilities

• Shape technical strategy and advise management on software direction.
• Lead architecture, system design, and delivery across multiple product lines.
• Mentor junior engineers and identify training needs.
• Own technical execution for major product projects.
• Act as primary technical contact for international and domestic customers.
• Support proposals and scope variations.
• Diagnose failures and implement robust, permanent solutions.
• Oversee day-to-day project deliverables.

Skills

Embedded programming

C language

Bluetooth

BLE

Hardware interfacing

Problem solving

Code quality

Communication

Job description

From rugged off-highway construction vehicles to advanced automotive systems and high-volume consumer electronics, our technology operates in the most demanding environments on earth. We are seeking a precision-driven Embedded Software Engineer with a mastery of the C language along with Bluetooth and BLE experience to join our world-class team

In this role, you will own the development of low-level, high-reliability firmware, ensuring our rugged control systems and electronic products perform flawlessly when it matters most.

Key responsibilities

• Shape technical strategy: Advise engineering management on the technical direction for the software department
• Drive multi-project execution: Lead the architecture, system design, and technical delivery of multiple concurrent product lines.
• Mentor & grow talent: Formally mentor junior engineers and identify training needs across the wider department.
• Influence business growth: Uncover new commercial opportunities and contribute to strategic technical roadmaps.
• Solve complex problems: Analyse high-level issues to implement permanent, strategic, long-term technical solutions.
• Manage team deliverables: Oversee resource allocation and day-to-day tasks for the projects you work on.
• Lead project delivery: Own the technical execution and discipline-specific architecture for major single product projects.
• Client-facing ownership: Act as the primary technical point of contact for international and domestic customers.
• Commercial awareness: Support new business proposals and scope out-of-scope variations for customer variations.
• Guide the team: Provide technical guidance, support and constructive performance feedback for junior team members.
• Root-cause engineering: Diagnose complex engineering failures to deliver robust, permanent resolutions.

Skills and qualifications required

To be successful at Pektron, you must bring a solid foundation in low-level development:

• Embedded Programming: Mastery of the C language for 8-bit and 32-bit microprocessors.
• Hardware Interfacing: Experience writing low-level drivers for CPU peripherals and external hardware.
• Problem Solving: Exceptional fault diagnosis, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Code Quality: Practical use of version control systems alongside static analysis and code metrics tools.
• Communication: High proficiency in English (minimum IELTS 7 or SELT B1 equivalent) for clear technical documentation.
• Bluetooth and BLE experience a must

Desirable Attributes (Advantageous to Have)

We do not expect you to have all of these, but experience in any of the following fields would be an advantage.

• Automotive Tech: Knowledge of MISRA C rules, and ISO 26262 (ASIL-B) safety standards.
• Networking Protocols: Experience with CAN, LIN and Ethernet communications.
• Industry Tooling: Hands‑on experience with Vector vehicle networking tools like CANoe or CANalyzer.
• Systems & Displays: Background in real‑time control, software architecture, graphic processors, or driving TFT displays.
• Modelling & Frameworks: Familiarity with UML, Matlab, Simulink, or ASPICE / CMMI frameworks.
• General Dev: Basic analogue/digital electronic design or secondary programming experience (C++, Linux/Windows).
• Mobility: Ability to travel freely to support key international clients in the US and Europe.

What We Offer (Benefits & Perks)

We value our engineers and provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wealth, and professional growth:

• Competitive Salary: Attractive salary dependent upon your current experience level.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Yearly pay reviews, a company pension scheme, and comprehensive life insurance.
• Health & Wellbeing: BUPA healthcare and a 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Work‑Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Flexible 39‑Hour Week: Control your day with flexible start and finish times around our core hours:
• Monday to Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm core hours.
• Friday: Early finish with core hours from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
• Career Enhancement: Funding for professional training and further education, including full financial support and mentorship to attain professional engineering memberships.
• Commuting & Relocation: Free on‑site parking, excellent public transport links, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, and financial relocation assistance for candidates moving to the area.