Lead Embedded Software Engineer in Leicestershire

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Lead Embedded Software Development Engineer - Aerospace



Location: East Midlands (Leicester area)

Type: Permanent, Full Time (Onsite, 37.5 hrs)

Visa Sponsorship: Not available



The Role



We're looking for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to drive technical delivery across safety‑critical aerospace projects. You'll lead small development teams, define software architecture and design, and ensure high‑quality embedded software for mission‑critical systems.



Key Responsibilities



Lead and coordinate embedded software development teams.

Define architecture, design, coding standards, and debugging approaches.

Analyse and refine system, hardware, and software requirements.

Create and maintain high‑ and low‑level software designs.

Develop embedded C code for bare‑metal and low‑level drivers.

Perform static/dynamic analysis using tools such as Parasoft or similar.

Support unit and integration testing.

Ensure documentation, traceability, and deliverables meet certification needs.

Collaborate with hardware, systems, verification, and quality teams.

Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement.



Essential Skills



Strong embedded C development experience (bare‑metal, low‑level drivers).

Experience in safety‑critical environments (e.g., AS9100, IEC 61508, ISO 26262, IEC 62304, EN 50128).

Hands‑on experience with static/dynamic analysis tools.

Ability to produce efficient, deterministic code for resource‑constrained hardware.

Solid knowledge of microcontrollers, communication protocols, and hardware interfaces.

Ability to read circuit diagrams and debug using scopes, logic analysers, etc.

Experience producing engineering artefacts to formal quality standards.

Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship).



Desirable



Experience working with DO‑178B/C.

RTOS or real‑time scheduling experience.



What You'll Gain



Involvement in advanced aerospace embedded systems.

Growth in high‑integrity engineering practices.

Collaborative, technically strong team environment.

Competitive salary and benefits

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