Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Duration: Permanent Department: Design and Development Reports To: Engineering Manager Summary This role involves leading a small software team and being responsible for the full life cycle development of practical, innovative, and cost-effective software and firmware for lighting systems used in high-reliability applications such as aerospace and defense. Duties and Responsibilities Contribute to the design teams output by progressing design projects and regularly reporting on status, technical issues, schedules, and costs. Drive software development projects through all lifecycle stages - concept, requirements, design, coding, verification, validation, and certification - ensuring delivery of high-quality and sustainable products that meet specifications. Produce formal documentation as needed. Work to agreed milestones, ensuring specification requirements are met and timely progression through project phases. Evaluate and improve software design processes, implementing actions for efficiency and continuous improvement. Maintain documentation systems in alignment with project management processes and internal standards. Support team members, including junior engineers and contractors, in creating and maintaining compliant software documentation and C source code. Apply current best practices and developments in software engineering to maintain industry competitiveness. Uphold internal software standards and keep current with modern software practices. Develop team capabilities to maintain and evolve existing and future software products. Provide mentoring and arrange training as required. Qualifications Degree in Software Engineering or a related discipline. Experience Substantial experience in full lifecycle software development within a relevant high-reliability sector (e.g., aerospace, defense, automotive). Experience with digital hardware design and interfacing is desirable. Essential Skills Embedded C Safety-critical development using MISRA C Experience with 8-bit and 16-bit microcontrollers Verification and debugging (test scripts, unit and integration testing) Familiarity with microcontroller families including PIC18 and DSPIC Formal documentation aligned with safety standards (e.g., DO-178C) Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Desirable Skills Knowledge of DO-178C or equivalent standards (e.g., automotive) Experience with static analysis and testing tools (e.g., LDRA, TBrun) Electronic hardware design including schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation using tools like Altium Designer or equivalents Personal Attributes Self-motivated and adaptable Effective communicator and team player Able to manage multiple projects and priorities Open to new responsibilities and learning opportunities Capable of building credibility with external stakeholders and clients Work Environment Primarily office-based with occasional travel as required. If youre interested, please apply directly, or send your CV to J.atkinson@cubiqrecruitment.com