Lead Embedded C Software Design Engineer

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Lead Embedded C Design Engineer
Cumbria Permanent - Hybrid 
£50k + DOE pa + Company Benefits
 
We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Lead Embedded C Engineer to be based at our client site in Cumbria.
 
Our client is a world class provider of advanced solutions for defence, aerospace, rail and telecommunications applications - meeting the needs of global customers.
 
Specialists in LED lighting, night vision lighting, electronic component supplies and data capture products. Our client offers comprehensive design, manufacturing and test facilities for electronic and electro-optic systems and components within the company's UK manufacturing centre.
 
Summary of Role
 
Responsible for the full life cycle development of practical, innovative and cost effective software and firmware for LED lighting systems used in Aerospace and Military applications.    
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Direction and development of the software process maintaining and developing in house software standards and procedures.
• Leading the design of new software products.
• Developing the in house software team.
• Contributing to all areas of the software development life cycle including  requirements specifications, design specifications, coding, testing, QA & review at all stages.
• Advance software development projects through the full lifecycle from initial concept through requirements, design, coding, verification, validation and certification, ensuring high quality, sustainable products that meet stakeholder specification are achieved.
• Produce formal documentation as required
• Work in accordance with design milestones to guarantee specifications are met and projects can progress on time to the next stage
• Critically review software design processes identifying areas of improvement, highlighting and implementing actions in order to promote maximum efficiency and continuous improvement
• Monitor and maintain departmental documentation systems in accordance with design and project management processes, agreed procedures and company standards.
• Apply knowledge of the latest developments in software development techniques to ensure the business remains a  market leader and continues to meet customer demand
• Take technical lead on specific projects and agree technical approach with the Engineering manager
• Responsible for checking parts libraries are up to date and correct
• Take responsibility for supporting Electronic Engineers in design techniques and the departmental processes
• The Senior Electronics Engineer will also support the Engineering Manager in recording and reporting design progress into the project and management teams 

Essential

• Embedded C
• 4+ Years experience embedded C design. 
• Microcontroller experience (16Bit & 8 Bit)
• Verification/Debugging knowledge (writing Test scripts, Low level Unit testing and
• Integration testing)
• Extensive knowledge of 8 and 16bit microprocessors/microcontrollers in including PIC18 and DSPIC
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent Analytical and Problem Solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and presentation skills

Nice to have or willing to learn

• MISRA C safety Critical
• Producing formal documentation in accordance with DO-178B and other standards.

Personal Attributes  
 
Self-driven with a positive outlook, able to work equally well as an individual or as part of a team. Good communicator, well presented and business-like. Sufficiently mobile and flexible to travel. Keen for new experience, responsibility, to develop new skills and expand knowledge base.
This company is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you're interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link provided and we will contact you shortly for a confidential discussion.
 
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Cubiq Recruitment is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the aerospace, technology and manufacturing sectors. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across all core commercial engineering disciplines and specialist areas of aerospace engineering within Design, CAMO, LAE, Manufacturing, H&S and Facilities Management.