Software Engineering Team Lead

TN United Kingdom; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic consultancy firm as a Software Engineering Team Lead, where you'll spearhead a talented team in embedded software development for the Defence sector. This hybrid role allows you to blend leadership with hands-on coding, driving innovation in critical systems. You'll manage diverse projects, ensuring high standards of quality and performance. With a strong focus on professional development and a commitment to inclusivity, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while working alongside industry experts. Embrace the challenge and help shape the future of technology in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy more holiday

Healthcare cover

Life Assurance

Professional development to become chartered

Pay for professional membership

Cycle to work scheme

Generous recruitment referral bonus

4 half days paid leave for STEM Ambassadors

Qualifications

• 3+ years of team lead experience in software engineering.
• Experience in embedded software development and real-time applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of embedded software engineers and manage project tasks.
• Define software architecture and manage quality control.

Skills

C/C++ Programming

Team Leadership

Object-Oriented Design

Embedded Software Development

Real-time Applications

Communication Skills

Education

BEng, MEng, or MSc in Computer Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

RTOS (FREE RTOS, VxWorks, Integrity, LinuxOS)

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

RINA is a 160-year-old global consultancy servicing multiple industries and is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join the Mission Systems business unit, due to continued growth and success. This is a hybrid technical team lead position, leading a niche embedded SW development team and also developing software concurrently.

If you are a dual leader and developer, and driven by diversity of project work, then look no further. Our Mission Systems capability designs and develops systems and software for the Defence sector, across the Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy. Recent embedded software development projects have augmented capability for cockpit & pilot systems, avionics equipment, simulation systems, and autonomous flight systems.

Now is the time to join, to help accelerate the Mission Systems capability. You will be a key player in driving continued software leadership and innovation within RINA Mission Systems.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading a small team of embedded SW Engineers.
• Managing project utilization and allocating technical tasks.
• Project managing technical projects for external clients.
• Managing all software requirements analysis and design.
• Defining software architecture and preparing related documents and reports.
• Managing software quality control and technical assurance.
• Holding technical design reviews and deciding appropriate actions.
• Writing technical specifications.
• Developing, coding, and integrating embedded software into embedded computer units.
• Coordinating debugging and testing.

Skills and experience required:

• A degree (BEng, MEng, or MSc) in Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ team lead experience of SW engineers in a work environment.
• Experience of real-time applications in embedded SW development environments.
• Current C/C++ Programming expertise.
• Object-Oriented Design experience, associated with UML formalism.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and DevOps working patterns would be an advantage.
• Ideal knowledge of RTOS (FREE RTOS, VxWorks, Integrity, LinuxOS, Linux RT…).
• Knowledge of Avionics, Defence, Space or Railway Domain (Preferable).
• Evidence of developing embedded systems in high-pressure environments.
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal.
• You will either have SC clearance, or must be a British citizen having lived/worked in UK for 5+ years.

Who are RINA:
RINA is a global, 6,000-strong engineering consultancy providing testing, certification, and consulting services across the Defence, Energy, Renewables, Marine, Transport & Infrastructure, and Industrial sectors. The 70-strong Mission Systems capability supports the global consulting workforce, providing significant benefits to project teams and the Defence sector as a whole.

Benefits:
In addition to the benefits listed below, you will become part of our growing global team, working with world-class professionals and clients in various market sectors.

• 25 days leave (plus bank holidays);
• Option to buy more holiday;
• Support of Military Reservists – 5 additional unpaid days;
• Healthcare cover (Family can be added at an additional cost);
• Life Assurance;
• Professional development to become chartered;
• Pay for professional membership;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Generous recruitment referral bonus;
• 4 half days paid leave for STEM Ambassadors;

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.