Principal Embedded Software Engineer Winfrith, Dorset (hybrid working, 3 days per week onsite) – Permanent vacancy We are looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to work for our maritime defence client TKMS Atlas across a range of new projects, such as underwater vehicle control systems and sonar equipment. You will be hired as an experienced engineer to play a senior technical hands-on role in the team, with the potential to take on team leadership responsibility should you wish to. This role combines hands-on expertise with the potential for strategic leadership, establishing the processes, tools, and engineering culture required to deliver high-quality embedded solutions across multiple technologies. Requirements: Strong embedded C/C++ development skills. Skilled at defining engineering processes and guiding teams in their application. Ability to generate clear specifications, architectures, verification plans and test procedures. Proven ability with current microcontrollers and SoC technologies and trends. Strong documentation and technical communication skills tailored to internal and external audiences. Ability to select the most appropriate technology based on requirements, risk, cost and time. Background delivering to safety-related standards (e.g., SIL, ASIL). HNC/HND or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent. Behavioural requirements

: Strong sense of ownership and accountability for engineering outcomes. Professional and confident communicator with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders. Effective problem solver with a focus on risk reduction and pragmatic decision-making. Collaborative team player who encourages knowledge-sharing rather than competition. Adaptable, able to work to a plan while managing change effectively. Motivated, supportive leader with a track record of developing others. Able to maintain a productive, positive and continuous-improvement-focused working environment. Key accountabilities may include: Technical Leadership & Capability Building Establish, grow and lead an embedded software engineering capability covering microcontrollers and SoC systems. Provide technical authority, governance and oversight across all embedded development activities. Define, develop and maintain robust engineering processes, workflows and best-practice guidelines. Build shared, reusable modules and libraries to enable quicker, lower-risk delivery on future projects. Grow the team's design and verification toolsets in line with business strategy. Project Delivery Lead the planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of embedded software work packages. Scope, estimate and review engineering effort to support bids, proposals, and change requests. Translate customer and system requirements into clear, maintainable software specifications. Develop preliminary architecture concepts and oversee the creation of detailed designs. Define verification strategies, validation plans, and test cases, ensuring traceability to requirements. Produce high-quality documentation including design descriptions, verification reports, and release records. Ensure engineering deliverables meet internal quality standards, compliance requirements and safety standards (e.g., SIL, ASIL). Collaboration & Cross-Discipline Integration Foster strong collaboration between software, firmware, and hardware engineering teams. Enable knowledge-sharing and cross-functional development while maintaining specialist expertise. Support smooth integration between embedded software and hardware platforms. People Leadership Mentor, coach and develop embedded engineers at all levels. Participate in recruitment, selection and onboarding of new team members. Manage tasking and provide oversight for internal engineers and specialist contractors. Additional information: The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance), however you will be able to start on a BPSS with SC pending.

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