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Head of Embedded Software Development

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 90,000 - 95,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kent

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

HEAD OF EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
£95,000

 We are working with an engineering organisation developing complex embedded systems used in high-performance, safety-critical and industrial environments.

 They are seeking a Head of Embedded Software Development to lead embedded software strategy, architecture, and engineering delivery across multiple product lines.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 - Lead embedded software engineering teams (C/C++, RTOS, embedded Linux)
- Define and own embedded software architecture and platform strategy
- Deliver New Product Development (NPD) and sustaining engineering programmes
- Drive CI/CD adoption, automated testing, and embedded DevOps practices
- Implement model-based development and simulation (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink)
- Improve hardware-software co-design and early-stage system integration
- Build reusable, modular software platforms across product lines
- Define and track engineering KPIs (quality, delivery, time-to-market)
- Lead engineering governance, design reviews, and technical standards
- Manage cross-functional and multi-site engineering teams and partners
 
REQUIREMENTS
 - 10+ years' embedded software experience
- Proven leadership of embedded engineering teams
- Strong C/C++ and RTOS background
- Embedded Linux experience
- Experience with software architecture and system integration
- CI/CD and automated testing (unit, integration, HIL)
- Model-based development and simulation tools
- Hardware interface experience (SPI, I2C, USB)
- Experience in complex electronics or high-reliability environments
- Track record of improving engineering delivery and team performance
 
SECTORS
 Aerospace & defence | Automotive | Industrial automation | Robotics
 
FUNCTIONS
 Embedded Software Engineering | Systems Architecture | Engineering Transformation

 If you are an experienced embedded engineering leader looking to build modern, scalable software capability, please apply or contact us for a confidential discussion

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