Technical Lead - embedded Software Engineer C/C

Carbon 60; Bristol; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Carbon 60 is seeking a Technical Lead for embedded software (C/C++). The role focuses on guiding development teams, establishing technical direction, and delivering high-quality software across the full development lifecycle in a defence-grade environment.

You will lead engineering activities, collaborate with software, systems and hardware teams, and ensure robust architecture and code quality. Hybrid working is offered with a 12-month contract and strong extension prospects.

Qualifications

• Strong software development experience in C and C++.
• Hands-on experience using IBM Rhapsody.
• Previous experience leading technical teams, projects.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership to embedded software engineering teams
• Designing and developing software in C and C++
• Working with IBM Rhapsody within a model-based development environment
• Defining software architecture and supporting technical decision-making
• Overseeing software integration, verification and validation activities
• Collaborating with systems, hardware and integration teams
• Supporting the resolution of complex technical issues
• Conducting technical reviews and mentoring engineers where required
• Ensuring software is developed in line with project and quality requirements

Skills

C/C++ development

Leadership experience

Model-based development

Tools

IBM Rhapsody

Job description

Technical Lead (Embedded Software C/C++) | Contract

Location: Bristol

Rate: Up to £70 per hour

Contract Length: 12 Months (with a strong likelihood of extension)

Start Date: ASAP / Flexible

We're currently supporting a major engineering and technology programme within the defence sector and are looking to speak with experienced Technical Leads to join a highly skilled team working on complex, next-generation systems.

This is an opportunity to provide technical leadership on advanced embedded software projects, guiding development activities while remaining close to the technology and engineering challenges.

The Role

As a Technical Lead, you'll be responsible for driving the technical direction of embedded software solutions, supporting engineering teams and ensuring software is delivered to the highest standards. You'll work closely with software, systems and hardware engineers throughout the full development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership to embedded software engineering teams
• Designing and developing software in C and C++
• Working with IBM Rhapsody within a model-based development environment
• Defining software architecture and supporting technical decision-making
• Overseeing software integration, verification and validation activities
• Collaborating with systems, hardware and integration teams
• Supporting the resolution of complex technical issues
• Conducting technical reviews and mentoring engineers where required
• Ensuring software is developed in line with project and quality requirements

Skills & Experience required

• Strong software development experience in C and C++
• Hands-on experience using Rhapsody
• Previous experience leading technical teams, projects

What's on Offer?

• Up to £70 per hour
• Initial 12-month contract
• Strong likelihood of extension
• Long-term programme work
• Opportunity to lead the development of complex, cutting-edge technology
• Hybrid working environment

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy