Senior Hardware and Software Manager

Emerson; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Cumbernauld, Scotland is seeking a Senior Hardware and Software Manager to provide strategic and technical leadership across embedded hardware and software engineering teams. You will drive technology strategy, shape product roadmaps, and ensure delivery of high‑quality gas analysis and detection solutions for global markets.

You will guide system architecture decisions, mentor multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with Product Management, and uphold regulatory and safety standards

Qualifications

• Significant experience in embedded software and hardware development.
• Experience leading technical or engineering teams and delivering outcomes.
• Experience managing product development across full lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation or related tech environments.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Serial, Modbus, TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across hardware and software.
• Drive technology strategy and align with product roadmaps.
• Oversee system architecture decisions for embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with Product Management and stakeholders to prioritize engineering work.
• Ensure compliance with industry, quality, regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Embedded hardware development

Embedded software development

Technical leadership

Product development lifecycle

System architecture

Regulatory & safety awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Innovation & strategy

Analytical problem solving

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related field

Tools

Yocto

Device Tree

PCB CAD tools

Embedded software development tools

Job description

Job Description

If you are a Senior Hardware & Software Manager professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. Based in Cumbernauld, Scotland, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across hardware and software engineering disciplines, helping to shape the future of innovative Gas Analysis and Detection products. In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, drive technology strategy, foster innovation, and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and business objectives. Working collaboratively across global teams, you will play a key role in advancing product development, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary software and electronics engineering teams, supporting talent growth, engagement, and high performance.
• Drive successful delivery of new product development and sustaining engineering activities, ensuring quality, performance, and execution excellence.
• Define and implement technology strategies across hardware and software platforms aligned with product roadmaps and business goals.
• Partner with Product Management and cross‑functional stakeholders to align engineering priorities with customer and market requirements.
• Guide system architecture decisions across embedded software, electronics, and integrated product platforms.
• Champion innovation by identifying opportunities to improve product capabilities, development processes, and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Optimize engineering resource allocation to balance innovation, product development, and sustaining support activities.
• Provide technical leadership and final approval of key engineering deliverables across hardware and software disciplines.
• Support resolution of manufacturing, field, and customer issues through effective collaboration and technical problem‑solving.
• Promote strong partnerships across global Emerson teams and external stakeholders to accelerate delivery and continuous improvement.
• Lead activities that ensure compliance with applicable industry, quality, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Drive transparent communication of engineering plans, progress, risks, and outcomes to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment where diverse perspectives contribute to better business and customer outcomes.

Who You Are:

You build strong partnerships and work effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve shared objectives. You inspire and develop others by providing clear direction, coaching, and growth opportunities. You make sound, timely decisions in complex environments while balancing technical, business, and customer considerations. You champion innovation, encourage new ways of thinking, and leverage emerging technologies to deliver value. You communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences and build trust through transparency, accountability, and integrity.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent knowledge and practical experience.
• Significant experience in embedded software development, electronic hardware development, or both.
• Experience leading technical or engineering teams and delivering successful engineering outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience managing product development across the full product lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation, embedded systems, or related technology environments.
• Experience working with embedded software development methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Serial Communications, Modbus, or TCP/IP.
• Experience guiding technical strategy, architecture decisions, and engineering execution.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive teams and collaborative ways of working.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience with embedded C/C++ software development.
• Knowledge of Linux‑based embedded environments, including tools such as Yocto and Device Tree.
• Experience with device driver development.
• Expertise in analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with PCB development and CAD design tools.
• Knowledge of CE, UKCA, UL, CSA, ATEX, or other relevant regulatory and safety standards.
• Experience working within global engineering organizations.
• Familiarity with industrial automation, gas analysis, process instrumentation, or related industries.
• Proven success driving innovation initiatives and technology roadmap development

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.

We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

At Emerson, our values of Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Inclusion guide everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can contribute, develop, and succeed. We recognize that diverse teams drive stronger innovation and better outcomes for our customers and communities.

We welcome applicants who bring transferable skills and unique experiences, and we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification. If you are passionate about technology leadership, developing people, and advancing innovative solutions, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR PEOPLE

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award‑winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavour.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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