Embedded Software & Electronics Manager

The R&D team is continuing to grow, creating an opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of the embedded electronics and software function while supporting the development of the wider engineering team., We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software & Electronics Manager to lead the development, integration and lifecycle management of embedded software, firmware and electronic systems within a medical device environment.

This is a key technical leadership position combining hands-on electronics and embedded engineering with people management, project leadership and technical decision-making.

You will manage a multidisciplinary R&D team while supporting new product development projects from concept through to production.

The role is based at the company’s Worksop office, with flexible working hours.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary R&D engineering team.
• Manage workloads, priorities and engineering projects.
• Provide technical leadership across embedded software, electronics and hardware development.
• Support the development of new medical device projects.
• Work with embedded software, firmware, electronics and control systems.
• Support technical decision-making throughout product development.
• Oversee electronic hardware and PCB development.
• Work with STM32 microcontrollers and embedded C/C++.
• Support CAN and other embedded communication systems.
• Work collaboratively with other departments across the business.
• Develop and mentor engineers within the R&D function.
• Support products from concept through to production.

• Proven experience managing a team of engineers is highly desirable.
• Strong electronics engineering background.
• Practical embedded software / firmware experience.
• Experience with embedded C/C++.
• Experience with microcontrollers, ideally STM32.
• Understanding of CAN or other embedded communication protocols.
• PCB and electronic hardware experience.
• Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing engineering workloads and projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Medical device experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• Experience within regulated or safety-critical engineering environments would be advantageous.

We would also welcome applications from military electronics engineers, including candidates from REME, RAF or Royal Navy backgrounds, particularly those with leadership or management experience.

Experienced Senior Electronics / Embedded Engineers looking to progress into their first management position may also be considered., * Are you able to commute to the Worksop office Monday-Friday?

• Do you have experience working with microcontrollers, ideally STM32, and/or CAN/embedded communications?
• Do you have previous experience managing or leading a team of engineers?
• Do you have strong electronics engineering experience, including electronic hardware / PCB development?
• Do you have practical experience with embedded software or firmware, including C/C++?

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Flexible schedule

Our client is a growing medical device manufacturer developing innovative healthcare technology through its R&D function. The business operates within a collaborative engineering environment, with a strong focus on product development, technical innovation and delivering reliable medical technology.