Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Bristol / Hybrid | Competitive Salary DOE + Bonus & Benefits
Our client, a market-leading SME within the Embedded Safety & Security industry, is entering an exciting new phase of growth across their Bristol office. With a global presence across the UK and Europe and over 500 employees, they develop some of the most innovative custom embedded software solutions used by world-renowned organisations.
Following the retirement of a senior leader, they are now seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to take a key leadership role within their Aerospace team. This is a priority hire and a critical position within the business, offering both technical authority and people leadership responsibility.
The Role
As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will act as a technical leader and mentor within a high-performing team of 20 embedded engineers, playing a pivotal role in shaping the direction of aerospace projects and customer engagements.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external aerospace customers, leading development on a safety-critical RTOS product, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards, and providing technical governance across multiple projects.
This role offers a genuine balance between hands-on technical work, leadership, and customer interaction, making it ideal for an experienced engineer ready to step into a senior, influential position.
Key Responsibilities
* Hands-on development in C and Assembler on ARM architectures
* Development, porting and optimisation of RTOS solutions
* Ownership of software design, verification and validation activities
* Ensuring compliance with Aerospace safety standards (e.g. DO-178)
* Mentoring and supporting engineers from mid to senior level
* Acting as a technical point of contact for customers, managing relationships and expectations
* Reviewing architecture, code, design and test documentation
* Supporting continuous improvement of processes, tools and standards
Required Experience
* Extensive embedded software development experience in C & Assembler
* Strong experience with ARM-based architectures
* Deep understanding of RTOS development
* Proven experience working within controlled / safety-critical environments
* Aerospace industry experience with a solid understanding of relevant standards
* Demonstrable technical leadership or team leadership experience
* Ability to engage confidently with customers and stakeholders
What’s on Offer
This is a business that genuinely empowers its engineers, offering autonomy, flexibility and long-term career development.
* Competitive base salary (DOE)
* Annual salary reviews
* Competitive annual bonus
* 8% employer pension contribution
* Full sick pay
* Income protection insurance
* Life assurance (7x salary)
* 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
* Flexible start and finish times
* True hybrid working model
* Significant investment in learning & development and upskilling