Senior Embedded Software Development Leader

James Fisher and Sons plc; Renfrew; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Pension and private medical

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Technical Software Development Manager – Embedded Systems to lead software vision, strategy, and roadmaps across key product lines. The role is based in Inchinnan or Westhill with hybrid working and requires security clearance eligibility.

You will collaborate with customers and engineering teams to define capabilities, govern software verification, and drive lifecycle standards across programmes, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous evolution of the software vision, strategy, and roadmap across designated product lines, ensuring alignment with business objectives and future customer needs.
• Engage with customers, stakeholders, and internal teams to capture requirements, identify emerging capability needs, and translate these into clear software development priorities.
• Provide governance and oversight of software verification and validation activities, ensuring solutions are delivered in line with quality, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Define, implement, and maintain effective software lifecycle management processes, controls, and development standards across programmes and product lines.
• Drive the prioritisation of software features, enhancements, and technical improvements, balancing customer requirements, commercial objectives, and technical considerations.
• Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering and Delivery teams to ensure robust requirements management and end-to-end traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
• Partner with Innovation teams and Product Line Leaders to shape future product capabilities and contribute to long-term technology and product roadmaps.
• Support business development and bid activities by providing technical leadership, software expertise, and strategic input to customer solutions and proposals.
• Work alongside Engineering Managers to develop software capabilities, strengthen technical expertise within teams, and support the growth of future talent.

Job description

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Technical Software Development Manager – Embedded Systems to lead software vision, strategy, and roadmaps across key product lines. The role is based in Inchinnan or Westhill with hybrid working and requires security clearance eligibility.

You will collaborate with customers and engineering teams to define capabilities, govern software verification, and drive lifecycle standards across programmes, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.