Electus Recruitment Solutions
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
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Principal Embedded Engineer
Take ownership of how complex embedded systems are designed and delivered while shaping the engineering standards behind them. Build broader technical influence without stepping away from hands-on engineering.
What you will need
- British nationality
- Extensive embedded C or C++ development experience
- Strong knowledge of microcontrollers, System on Chip platforms, and Field Programmable Gate Arrays
What we offer
- Permanent principal-level role with broad technical ownership and clear scope for career progression.
What you will work on
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- Lead embedded software and firmware development across complex defence systems
- Shape engineering processes, architectures, and verification strategies
- Guide technical delivery from requirements through design, integration, and release
- Support stronger collaboration across software, firmware, and hardware engineering
Skills and experience
- Experience defining embedded architectures, specifications, and verification plans
- Knowledge of hardware description languages such as VHDL and associated verification tools
- Understanding of safety-related engineering standards
- Experience mentoring engineers and improving technical capability across a team
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Benefits and flexibility
- Employer pension contributions of up to 10.5%
- Flexible working hours with additional time off available through the flexi scheme
- Structured career development with opportunities for salary progression
Location and setup
- Winfrith, hybrid working.
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