Electrical & Software Lead Engineer
Leamington Spa | Full-time | Permanent | Engineering OEM
The company offers outstanding benefits including:
* 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
* Company bonus
* Private medical cover (after qualifying period)
* Death in service benefit (4x annual salary)
* Early Friday finish, with hours of 08:00-17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00-12:00 Friday
This is a rare opportunity to join one of Leamington's most respected engineering employers. This business is a long-established UK OEM, designing and manufacturing advanced engineered products used globally. As Electrical & Software Lead Engineer, you'll take full ownership of the electrical systems strategy and embedded software development across a growing product range. This is a senior role with real influence and responsibility, managing a small specialist team and acting as the technical lead for integration.
The Role
You will lead the design, development, integration and delivery of:
* Electrical and embedded software architecture across the product range
* CAN Bus networks, diagnostics and ECU integration
* Embedded control software (functionality, calibration, diagnostics)
* Wiring harnesses, routing, integration and durability
* EMC compliance and validation testing
* Schematics, wiring diagrams, software specifications and integration test plans
* CE marking support and relevant compliance documentation
You will also support prototype builds, validation activity and technical troubleshooting throughout the development and production lifecycle.
Leadership Responsibilities
* Line manage and mentor the EDS Engineer and Software Engineer
* Allocate tasks, manage priorities and ensure delivery against project milestones
* Provide technical direction and oversee quality of outputs
* Lead technical reviews and represent the function within engineering forums
Cross‑Functional & Supplier Collaboration
* Engineering / project teams to deliver end‑to‑end system integration
* Key suppliers (electronics, ECUs, tooling and components)
* Production and Quality to ensure manufacturability and compliance
* Service and aftermarket teams (diagnostic strategy and training support)
What We’re Looking For (Essential)
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar
* Proven leadership experience managing multi‑disciplinary engineering teams
* Strong knowledge of electrical architecture and wiring harness design
* Embedded control systems experience (ECU integration/development)
* CAN Bus networks and diagnostic protocols
* EMC validation testing experience
* Strong organisation, communication and problem‑solving ability
Desirable
* Experience in OEM product development environments
* Functional safety knowledge
* Model‑based development exposure (MATLAB/Simulink)
Why Apply?
* Senior engineering role within a highly regarded OEM
* Real ownership and authority across electrical + embedded software delivery
* Mix of strategy, architecture, hands‑on integration and leadership
* Long‑term career opportunity with an employer known for engineering excellence
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