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A Lead Software Engineer with a solid background in Embedded Software development (C/C++), good knowledge of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. You'll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). This dynamic Consultancy works across sectors such as Defence, Healthcare, Industrial and Communications - delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A solid academic background. Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C/C++. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Experience with DSP. Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people). A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software. A career spanning several different industries. Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment. In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute directly to engineering work; will provide line management and support project planning as well as helping to shape software processes and the technology roadmap. Projects will span a wide range of applications from embedded systems for radar and sensing technologies to advanced communication systems. A generous salary will be offered depending on your level of experience. Hybrid working available (3 days in office / 2 WFH) private healthcare, Company Bonus, 25 days holiday, Life Assurance, free refreshments and more. Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK.

The opportunity: As the Embedded Design Team Lead you will be involved in the development of our growing portfolio of complex embedded digital systems. Your role will be leading the day to day line management of the team, identifying opportunities and driving process improvements while promoting a delivery focussed culture on some of the most exciting and challenging products and technology in defence today. The role will require a blend of technical management, people management and project management so requires someone with a real passion and experience of managing teams, planning workload or bids and understanding and owning technical work packages. The portfolio ranges from advanced DSP systems (e.g. Image Processing, Software Defined Radios), complex SoC systems, through to safety and security critical systems; using the latest embedded devices from all the major vendors (e.g. Xilinx, Intel, Texas Instruments, Analogue devices etc). The Embedded Design team are some of the most highly regarded engineers in Electronic Engineering working in a multi-disciplined, fast moving environment which demands excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, skilled and talented team. What we're looking for from you: Demonstrable team leadership experience Background in either Digital Hardware Design, FPGA Design (firmware), or Embedded Software Design. Embedded digital design and modelling skills (e.g. partitioning of functional elements between software and FPGA, and modellingnalysing key performance aspects of the resulting design) Experience of integration and test of embedded systems onto hardware platforms Excellent communication skills- ability to inspire and drive teams to succeed Project management - planning, budgeting and delivery mind set Innovation and improvement - the ability to foster a culture of improvement and challenging the norm Engineering is at heart of our business; and this role will give you an opportunity to both develop your core technical and leadership skills and gain a wider experience of complex systems. You will be working alongside a multidiscipline engineering team and you will be a key part of a supportive and growing team as your career expands with us. The business is committed to upskilling people through both formal training and practical experience. It is a fantastic role, in which you can develop both personally and professionally. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to 2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime : Opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave : Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave : Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities : Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.

This position offers a roughly 80/20 split between hands-on embedded software development and leadership responsibilities, supporting a small team of 3-5 specialist software engineers. Projects are varied-ranging from short 2-day sprints to full-scale 2-year development programmes-across a wide range of industries. It's an excellent fit for someone with solid embedded software experience and some exposure toleadership-whether direct orinformal-who's ready to take the next step. A broader understanding of cloud or application-level development is also useful, given the diversity of work. Location: Commute from Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Braintree, Hitchen, Harlow, St Neots, Bury St Edmunds, Chelmsford (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Type: Permanent Hands-on Technical + Leadership Other: No Visa sponsorship available The Opportunity This is a hands-on role combining software development with team leadership. You'll lead a small, close-knit sub-team within a larger multidisciplinary software group, contributing to the design and delivery of embedded systems for a range of real-world applications-from radar and sensing technologies to IoT devices and advanced communication systems. Projects span sectors such as defence, healthcare, and industrial innovation, blending embedded software, electronics, FPGA, cloud, and system-level engineering. As a Lead Software Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Line management and mentoring for 3-5 engineers, supporting career development, conducting performance reviews, and assisting with resource planning. Technical leadership within multi-disciplinary project teams, including architecture decisions and code contributions. Process and practice development across the team, helping shape coding standards, development methodologies, and future technology direction. What We're Looking For You'll be a capable and well-rounded embedded software engineer with a natural inclination to guide others. Our ideal candidate brings: Strong experience in embedded software development , ideally across environments such as bare metal, RTOS, or embedded Linux. Technical depth in areas such as device drivers , DSP, communications protocols, algorithm implementation, or working close to hardware. Some leadership exposure -this could be through running small project teams, mentoring, or handling performance reviews. Confidence in communicating technical ideas , presenting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and producing well-reasoned project estimates. Ideally, experience in a consultancy or project-based engineering environment , comfortable balancing technical excellence with time and budget constraints.