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# Principal Embedded Engineer

- **Company:** Electus Recruitment Solutions
- **Location:** Winfrith Newburgh, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Embedded C, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, System on a Chip, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), PIC Microcontroller, Software Verification
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/principal-embedded-engineer/57239604

## About the Role

Take technical ownership of an embedded engineering capability where you can shape architecture, development standards and long-term engineering practice. This is a principal-level role with genuine scope to influence how complex embedded systems are delivered.

What you will need

 * British nationality
 * Extensive experience developing embedded systems using C or C++
 * Knowledge of microcontrollers, System on Chip platforms and Field Programmable Gate Arrays is a plus, * Strong embedded C and C++ development experience
 * Practical knowledge of modern microcontrollers, System on Chip technologies and Field Programmable Gate Arrays
 * Knowledge of hardware description languages such as VHDL and associated verification tools
 * Experience producing technical specifications, architectures, design documentation and test procedures
 * Understanding of safety-related engineering standards such as Safety Integrity Level or Automotive Safety Integrity Level frameworks
 * Experience mentoring engineers, providing technical guidance and improving engineering capability, * c
 * defence
 * fpga
 * embedded software



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