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| Posted: | 26/11/25 | |
| Recruiter: | Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd | |
| Reference: | 3034367399 | |
| Type: | Permanent | |
| Disciplines: | Software Engineer | |
| Salary: | £70,000 - £75,000 Annual | |
| Location: | Bamfurlong, Gloucestershire | |
| Description: | Are you ready to redefine defence technology and take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join a company at the forefront of aerospace and defence systems innovation. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge solutions that save lives and transform the battlefield. With a supportive and collaborative work environment, flexible benefits, and career development opportunities, this role offers the perfect platform for you to thrive and make a real impact.
What You Will Do:
- Lead the design, development, and verification of a real-time, bare-metal embedded software system written in C/C++. - Ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A standards, maintaining rigorous testing and quality assurance. - Conduct design and code reviews to uphold high-quality standards. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, systems, and test engineering, for seamless integration. - Report project status to stakeholders and contribute to program reviews. - Guide and mentor a team of software engineers to achieve project goals efficiently.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven experience in developing bare-metal real-time embedded systems using C/ C++. - Strong knowledge of DO-178C Level A standards and safety-critical systems. - Demonstrated success leading software teams in high-reliability domains. - Excellent organisational and communication skills to manage priorities and liaise with stakeholders. - Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces, and safety analysis techniques.
This role is a key contributor to the company's mission of delivering high-reliability solutions for aerospace and defence systems. With a focus on innovation, efficiency, and safety, the Lead Software Engineer will drive the development of advanced software systems that meet the highest industry standards.
Location:
The role is based in Cheltenham
Interested?:
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and become a part of a team redefining defence technology, apply now to explore this incredible opportunity as a Lead Software Engineer! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. | |