Lead Embedded Software Engineer, C

Lead Embedded Software Engineer, C++ Based in Bristol Salary from 62,000 to 72,500, dependent on experience If you''ve spent years writing embedded C and C++ for systems where the software actually has to work, not just pass a demo, this is worth five minutes of your time. You''ll be developing safety-critical embedded software for aerospace and defence applications, working across GUI and embedded software packages, and you''ll have genuine influence over architecture and design decisions rather than just implementing someone else''s. This is a small, highly capable engineering team, so your input carries weight from day one. The role splits between hands-on delivery and technical leadership. You''ll mentor less experienced engineers, lead the technical delivery of work packages, and represent the software discipline directly with customers. You''ll also stay close to the code, working on embedded and GUI software in C and C++, RTOS environments, and supporting certification activity against DO-178C and similar standards. This isn''t a role where you''ll be stuck maintaining one system for the next five years. You''ll work across customer projects and internal product development, and you''ll be comfortable moving between consultancy and product environments. What you''ll need: Strong experience in C and C++ for embedded software systems Proven track record developing software to interface with and control hardware Comfortable working across the full software ..... full job details .....