Lead Embedded Systems Engineer in Bedford

Job Description

Lead Embedded Systems Engineer Technical Leadership Opportunity Bedford | Hybrid Working (3 Days Onsite)Are you an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer looking to move beyond day-to-day development and into a role where you can influence architecture, direct engineering activities and guide technical decision-making?We are seeking a senior engineer with a strong background in embedded systems, electronics and product development to provide technical leadership across a complex engineering programme.Working closely with internal stakeholders and external engineering partners, you will review designs, challenge technical decisions, solve engineering problems and help guide products from concept through to manufacture.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who still enjoys the technical detail but wants to have a broader impact on product development and engineering delivery.The Role You will act as a senior technical contributor across embedded hardware, electronics and software development activities.Working at system level, you will collaborate with engineering teams and external development partners to ensure solutions are technically robust, manufacturable and aligned with project objectives.You will influence technical direction, participate in design reviews, assess risks and help resolve complex technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle.Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across embedded systems and electronics development activitiesReview and challenge hardware, firmware and system-level designsInfluence architecture and technical decision-makingSupport system integration and product development activitiesWork closely with external engineering partners and suppliersIdentify and resolve technical issues and project risksSupport verification, validation and design review activitiesEnsure solutions are suitable for manufacture and productionCollaborate with engineering, quality and manufacturing teamsCommunicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbout You You will have a strong background in embedded systems development and a desire to take ownership of broader technical decisions and engineering outcomes.You may currently be working as a:Lead Embedded EngineerPrincipal Embedded EngineerSenior Embedded Software EngineerSenior Electronics EngineerEmbedded Systems EngineerTechnical LeadFirmware Team LeadPrincipal EngineerExperience in several of the following areas would be beneficial:Embedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentC and C++Electronics DesignHardware DevelopmentMicrocontrollersProduct DevelopmentSystems EngineeringTechnical LeadershipDesign ReviewsVerification & ValidationSupplier CollaborationExperience gained within regulated or highly structured engineering environments would be advantageous, although candidates from a broad range of engineering sectors will be considered.Package £60,000 - £70,000 basic salaryBonus schemeHybrid workingPrivate Medical InsurancePension schemeLife Assurance25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysEnhanced family-friendly benefitsFree parking and EV chargingThis is an opportunity to move beyond purely hands-on engineering and play a key role in shaping technical direction, influencing product development and delivering innovative technology solutions.TPBN1_UKTJ