Lead Software Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 75K

Job location

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

C++
Code Review
Software Debugging
Embedded Software
Hardware Interface Design
Software Systems
Bare Metal

Job description

Are you ready to redefine defence technology and take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join a company at the forefront of aerospace and defence systems innovation. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge solutions that save lives and transform the battlefield. With a supportive and collaborative work environment, flexible benefits, and career development opportunities, this role offers the perfect platform for you to thrive and make a real impact.

What You Will Do:

  • Lead the design, development, and verification of a real-time, bare-metal embedded software system written in C/C++.

  • Ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A standards, maintaining rigorous testing and quality assurance.

  • Conduct design and code reviews to uphold high-quality standards.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, systems, and test engineering, for seamless integration.

  • Report project status to stakeholders and contribute to program reviews.

  • Guide and mentor a team of software engineers to achieve project goals efficiently., This role is a key contributor to the company's mission of delivering high-reliability solutions for aerospace and defence systems. With a focus on innovation, efficiency, and safety, the Lead Software Engineer will drive the development of advanced software systems that meet the highest industry standards.

Requirements

Proven experience in developing bare-metal real-time embedded systems using C/ C++.

  • Strong knowledge of DO-178C Level A standards and safety-critical systems.

  • Demonstrated success leading software teams in high-reliability domains.

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills to manage priorities and liaise with stakeholders.

  • Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces, and safety analysis techniques.

About the company

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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