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# Principal Software Engineer.

- **Company:** Copello Global
- **Location:** Maidstone, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Rhapsody, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, UML, Model-Driven Development
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://copello.co.uk/jobs/3629-principal-software-engineer/

## About the Role

* A degree or equivalent qualification in Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related discipline.
 * Strong commercial experience developing software in C and/or C++.
 * Experience designing software architectures using UML or other model-based design techniques.
 * Familiarity with tools such as CAMEO, Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody or similar modelling environments.
 * Experience developing software that interfaces with hardware in real-time or embedded environments.
 * Knowledge of safety-critical development standards and regulated engineering processes.

## Description

* Lead the design and development of embedded software solutions for complex systems.
 * Define software and system architectures from requirements using structured design methodologies.
 * Support integration, verification and validation activities within a safety-critical environment.
 * Participate in design reviews, technical decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements and resolve technical challenges.
 * Contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality, compliant engineering solutions.


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