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Lead Software Engineer
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gloucestershire
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Software Team Lead to join our client's team and lead the development of a real-time, safety-critical embedded C application that controls the aircraft's nose wheel steering system.
In this key leadership role, you will guide a team of software engineers through requirements gathering, design, implementation, and rigorous testing. You will take ownership of the full software development lifecycle and ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A safety standards, while driving innovation and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership:
Lead requirements definition, design, development, and verification of a bare-metal, real-time C software system.
Ensure strict adherence to DO-178C Level A processes, including traceability and quality assurance.
Conduct design and code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
Project & Team Leadership:
Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test teams for smooth software-hardware integration.
Report project status to stakeholders and participate in program reviews.
Foster clear communication and teamwork within your group.
Required Skills and Experience:
Technical:
Proven experience developing bare-metal real-time embedded systems in C.
Strong knowledge of DO-178C Level A standards and certification processes.
Experience with safety-critical systems and MCDC testing.
Familiarity with debugging tools and hardware interfaces.
Optional: Experience with RTOS concepts.
Leadership:
Demonstrated success leading software teams, preferably in aerospace or safety-critical fields.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience with aerospace or other high-reliability industries.
Familiarity with safety-critical standards like ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254, DO-248.
Understanding of hardware/software integration and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
Benefits:
Flexible working within core hours.
25 days holiday plus option to buy/sell days, and bank holidays.
Life assurance at 4x your salary.
Flexible benefits package.
Pension with up to 7.5% employer contribution.
Sports and social club.
Supportive environment with regular team events.
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