Sectors: Electronics, Medical Devices, Aerospace, DefenceJob Title: Lead Embedded Software EngineerLocation: EdinburghSalary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annumHybrid working Relocation assistance availableSponsorship is available for UK Based candidates Great benefits package included - See Below Overview of company and job title: A fantastic Global engineering specialist organisation based in Edinburgh who design and develop world class leading products for multiple industries that include Medical, Industrial, Aerospace, Defence and many more are now looking to further expand their innovative, and technically advanced R&D team with the addition to hire for a new Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join the team and to be working as part of a global team to deliver ground-breaking solutions and products that make a positive impact on people’s lives across the world. This role would suit a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who is looking for a career progression to take the next step to become a Lead Embedded Software Engineer.The role:As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will have a role split of 50% management of leading a talented team of 4 Embedded Software Engineers and 50% being technically hands on to engineer, state requirements, design, execute and test C++ embedded software. The successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will be working on exciting projects for Medical, Aerospace and Defence that have a positive impact on peoples lives across the Globe. Salary, hybrid working, sponsorship, & relocation assistance. The salary on offer for the Lead Embedded Software Engineer is £60,000 - £75,000 per annum. Hybrid working will be 50% WFH & 50% office. Sponsorship and relocation assistance for UK based Senior & Lead Embedded Software Engineers is available.Senior/Lead Embedded Software Engineer Key Skills:5-7+ years minimum industry experienceExperience of real time embedded software developmentModern C++ programming languageExperience of Microcontrollers & MicroprocessorsKnowledge/Experience of Embedded Linux embedded operating systemsFamiliarity with network protocols - SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/485, Ethernet etcAbility to read & review hardware schematics and datasheetsExperience of debugging software and supporting board bring-up activitiesGood analytical, problem solving and team-work skillsExperience of team leadership, mentoring & project managementCan lead, inspire and motivate software engineers of various experience levelsExperience of leading software teams and quote team size is required Lead experience to carve up work packages, architect, delegate and drive progressBonus nice to have skills:Experience in other languages an advantage: Embedded C, Java, C# and .Net, UMLAwareness of Agile development/methodology practicesRTOS Experience - FreeRTOS, ThreadX, QNX, VxWorks or moreScripting experience - Python, Bash, etc.Version Control Systems – GIT, SVN, JIRA or similarUnderstanding of real-time development and/or safety critical systemsAwareness of continuous integration frameworksSound understanding of other engineering disciplines and may have led multi-disciplined teamsIndustry experience – Cyber Security, Medical Devices, Aerospace, DefenceBenefits Package:Bespoke development planOnline learning and formal development programsEnhanced pension contributions33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)Paid family leavePrivate medical insuranceGroup income protection insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice SchemeCycle to work schemeVolunteer time offFlexible Hybrid Working Available & Fully RemoteLife assuranceOccupational healthVision care discountsDiscount schemesCompany sick pay schemeOnsite gym/ discounted gymIf you are a Senior or an Experienced Embedded Software Engineer, looking for an exciting new opportunity to take the next step to progress in your career to become a Lead Embedded Software Engineer and join a hugely successful and established global engineering business, then please apply now with your updated CV or call Frank at Premier Group on 01212955246 and fkanjanda@pg-rec.com for further information and details about the role.