We are seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join a highly technical team delivering advanced systems within the maritime and defence sector.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex programmes such as underwater platforms and sonar-based technologies, combining hands-on engineering with technical leadership.

You will play a central role in shaping how embedded software is designed, developed, and delivered, driving best practices, supporting project execution, and helping to build a high-performing engineering capability.

You will be responsible for leading embedded software activities across multiple projects, ensuring delivery is aligned with technical, quality, and programme requirements.

Alongside this, you will contribute to the evolution of engineering processes, tools, and standards, helping to create a scalable and efficient development environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Take ownership of embedded software delivery, from early concept through to verification and release
- Define and maintain software architectures, specifications, and design documentation
- Establish and improve engineering processes, standards, and development frameworks
- Lead planning, estimation, and execution of work packages, including support to bids and change requests
- Define test strategies and validation approaches, ensuring full traceability to requirements
- Work closely with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to ensure effective integration
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers across the team
- Support recruitment and development of engineering capability

Skills & Experience

- Strong background in embedded software development using C/C++
- Experience working with modern microcontrollers and SoC platforms
- Ability to develop robust architectures and verification strategies
- Experience delivering within safety-critical environments (e.g.

SIL, ASIL)
- Confident producing and reviewing technical documentation
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering or a related discipline

What’s on Offer

- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, including part-time or condensed hours
- Pension scheme and long-term development opportunities
- Exposure to innovative, high-impact engineering programmes
- A collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment

Please note: Candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

This is a great opportunity for a senior engineer looking to step into a principal-level role, influencing both technical direction and delivery within a complex, safety-critical domain.

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