Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Project Overview

Copello is partnering with a leading organisation in the Aviation and Defence sector to recruit a Lead Embedded Software Engineer. They are delivering a high profile, business critical programme that has been running for the past year and has strong potential to transform the organisation.

The project team consists of 25 multi-disciplinary engineers across software, systems, electronics and firmware. The focus is on developing advanced products that protect GPS systems against jamming.

The product is currently at advanced prototype stage, with significant work required to transition from prototype to full production and real-world deployment.

We are seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer operating at Team Lead level to strengthen and lead the software function. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving the current team and supporting the development of next-generation products.

Provide principal-level embedded software expertise within an ARM-based environment. Lead architecture, design and development activities across complex embedded systems. Work with trusted frameworks and contribute to robust, production-ready system architecture. Remain technically hands-on while guiding best practice and engineering standards.

Line manage and technically lead a team of 5 software engineers. Coordinate software activities across the wider 25-person multi-disciplinary engineering team. Drive delivery from prototype maturity through to production deployment.

Work closely with the System Design Authority. Collaborate with electronics and firmware engineering peers. Engage with the Head Engineer from another business unit to ensure alignment and integration.

10+ years’ embedded software engineering experience. Strong experience with ARM-based processors. Proven experience working with STMicroelectronics devices. Background in complex systems architecture and trusted frameworks. Demonstrated experience leading teams of 5+ engineers. Experience delivering embedded products from development through to production.

Senior-level, dynamic and driven individual capable of energising and leading a team. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Comfortable operating in a highly critical, high-impact environment. Experience with in smaller businesses preferred. British-born (requirement as specified).