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 08:0017:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:0012:00 Friday
This is a rare opportunity to join one of Leamingtons 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, youll 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 This is a hands-on leadership role where you will:
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 Youll work closely with:
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 Were 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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