Principal Embedded Engineer

Principal Embedded Engineer
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
What we offer
A permanent principal-level position offering technical ownership, career progression and a broad remit across embedded software and firmware engineering.

Your role
Provide technical leadership across embedded software and firmware development
Shape engineering processes, workflows and development standards
Develop architectures and guide detailed embedded system design
Define verification strategies, validation approaches and test plans
Lead the delivery of embedded engineering work packages from initial scope through to release
Support integration across software, firmware and hardware engineering disciplines
Your experience
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
Benefits and balance
You will enjoy practical benefits including:

Employer pension contributions of up to 10.5%
Structured career development with opportunities for salary progression outside the annual pay review
Flexible working hours with defined core hours
A flexi scheme allowing additional hours to be taken back as time off
Free lunch provided on siteThe role also offers scope to continue developing at principal level while influencing engineering practice, technical capability and the development of other engineers.

Where you will be based
Winfrith
Hybrid working.

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You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process.

These vacancies are only open to British Citizens.

This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future and we shall assess your suitability then