Lead Software Engineer

Software Team Lead Real-Time Embedded C (Safety-Critical)

Location:

Cheltenham
Salary:
Competitive, DOE
Security Clearance: SC Required

The Opportunity

My Client is a leader in aerospace and defence solutions, and they are seeking an experienced Software Team Lead to drive the development of a real-time, safety-critical embedded C application for a nose wheel steering system.

You ll lead a team of talented engineers through the full software lifecycle: deriving requirements, designing, implementing, and verifying a high-reliability, DO-178C Level A compliant system.

This role blends technical excellence and leadership, ensuring safety, quality, and innovation in a cutting-edge aerospace system.

What You ll Do

Technical Leadership:

• Lead the design, development, and verification of bare-metal real-time software in C
• Ensure DO-178C Level A compliance including traceability, testing, and documentation
• Conduct design and code reviews, maintain coding standards and quality

Project Management & Team Leadership:

• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test teams for seamless integration
• Report progress to stakeholders and support program reviews
• Foster effective communication and knowledge sharing within the team

What they are looking for.

Technical Expertise:

• Proven experience in bare-metal real-time embedded C development
• Deep understanding of DO-178C Level A standards and safety-critical certification
• Familiarity with MCDC testing, debugging tools