Embedded Software & Controls Manager

Catalyst are delighted to be, once more, working with a key client in their recruitment of an Embedded Software & Controls Manager. Our client is a leading, cutting-edge, international technology business in the electrification field, supplying a diverse global customer-base. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, my client seeks an Embedded Software & Controls Manager. to manage and develop the Software & Controls team in the Engineering Division at their Tyneside HQ.

About the Role

The Embedded Software & Controls Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the software & controls team, ensuring software deliverables are achieved on time and to specification. The software and controls team are responsible for delivering embedded software and control solutions for motor controllers and power conversion products.

Main Responsibilities

* Ensure software development follows both global and internal software processes.

* Work with other discipline leads to ensure software deliverables dovetail into overall global product development system.

* Ensure the team follows a strict ‘V’ model development cycle which is requirements driven, well documented and traceable.

* Ensure conformance of the software development to the development process and support both internal and external ISO9001 auditing, ensuring continued compliance to the process

* Provide resource allocation plans for the team and provide correct resource to project managers enabling timely delivery of projects. Assist in creating project proposals with accurate resource and time estimates.

* Work as part of the senior management team, as such be responsible for annual budgeting for the software and controls team, assist in creating and reviewing annual business plan, risk register and SWOT analysis.

* Perform day to day management of your team, set annual performance and development goals and carry out mid and end of year performance reviews. Contribute to team moral, team building and growth of the team through staff development, training, and external recruitment.

* Carry out software development as an active member of the team

* Help facilitate and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork between software and controls teams globally.

* Design, code and debug real-time embedded software/firmware for research programs, new product development and sustaining projects.

* Design, setup and run tests to ensure the design meets specifications.

* Create and patent novel techniques and tools to improve design time, cost, reliability, and functionality.

* Maintain records and documentation on all designs, tests, and analysis.

* Participate in software design, electrical schematic, and project reviews.

* Participate in the preparation of development specifications.

About You

To be considered for the role, it is essential that you are Degree qualified in a relevant discipline to the role, with a demonstrable track record of operating at a senior/managerial level, with responsibility for a team of Engineers.

Key Selection Criteria

* BS degree or equivalent, and considerable experience in a relevant technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.

* Demonstrate leadership skills, team management and staff development.

* Demonstrated ability to develop software designs to meet project costs, performance, and schedules.

* Expert in following a requirement driven ‘V-model’ development cycle.

* Expert in real-time software programming.

* Expert user of emulators, logic analyzers and software debugging tools.

* Preferred knowledge of control and feedback systems for power electronics and motor control.

* Preferred knowledge of cybersecurity.

* Expert knowledge of a wide range of microcontrollers and architectures.

* Developed real time operating systems, state machines, library functions and task schedulers for embedded programming

* Demonstrated knowledge of software analysis, documentation, and design of experiments.

* Demonstrated knowledge of good engineering practice.

* Excellent interpersonal skills, including mentoring capabilities.

* Effective verbal and written communication skills.

* Accuracy and good organizational skills