Lead Embedded Systems Engineer Technical Leadership Opportunity
Bedford | Hybrid Working (3 Days Onsite)
Are you an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer looking to move beyond day-to-day development and into a role where you can influence architecture, direct engineering activities and guide technical decision-making?
We are seeking a senior engineer with a strong background in embedded systems, electronics and product development to provide technical leadership across a complex engineering programme.
Working closely with internal stakeholders and external engineering partners, you will review designs, challenge technical decisions, solve engineering problems and help guide products from concept through to manufacture.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who still enjoys the technical detail but wants to have a broader impact on product development and engineering delivery.
The Role
You will act as a senior technical contributor across embedded hardware, electronics and software development activities.
Working at system level, you will collaborate with engineering teams and external development partners to ensure solutions are technically robust, manufacturable and aligned with project objectives.
You will influence technical direction, participate in design reviews, assess risks and help resolve complex technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership across embedded systems and electronics development activities
Review and challenge hardware, firmware and system-level designs
Influence architecture and technical decision-making
Support system integration and product development activities
Work closely with external engineering partners and suppliers
Identify and resolve technical issues and project risks
Support verification, validation and design review activities
Ensure solutions are suitable for manufacture and production
Collaborate with engineering, quality and manufacturing teams
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
About You
You will have a strong background in embedded systems development and a desire to take ownership of broader technical decisions and engineering outcomes.
You may currently be working as a:
Lead Embedded Engineer
Principal Embedded Engineer
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Senior Electronics Engineer
Embedded Systems Engineer
Technical Lead
Firmware Team Lead
Principal Engineer
Experience in several of the following areas would be beneficial:
Embedded Systems
Embedded Software Development
C and C++
Electronics Design
Hardware Development
Microcontrollers
Product Development
Systems Engineering
Technical Leadership
Design Reviews
Verification & Validation
Supplier Collaboration
Experience gained within regulated or highly structured engineering environments would be advantageous, although candidates from a broad range of engineering sectors will be considered.
Package
£60,000 – £70,000 basic salary
Bonus scheme
Hybrid working
Private Medical Insurance
Pension scheme
Life Assurance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Enhanced family-friendly benefits
Free parking and EV charging
This is an opportunity to move beyond purely hands-on engineering and play a key role in shaping technical direction, influencing product development and delivering innovative technology solutions.
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