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Technical Lead - Embedded Software Engineer C/C

Summary

Lead embedded software teams to design and develop C/C++ systems using IBM Rhapsody in a model-based workflow, while making technical decisions and overseeing integration and verification.

Salary: £110,000 - 130,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Strong software development experience in C and C++
  • Hands-on experience using IBM Rhapsody
  • Previous experience leading technical teams or projects
Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical leadership to embedded software engineering teams
  • Design and develop software in C and C++
  • Work in a model-based development environment using IBM Rhapsody
  • Define software architecture and support technical decision-making
  • Oversee software integration, verification, and validation activities
  • Collaborate with systems, hardware, and integration teams
  • Support the resolution of complex technical issues
  • Conduct technical reviews and mentor engineers where required
  • Ensure software is developed in line with project and quality requirements
Technologies:
  • Embedded
  • Hardware
  • IBM
  • Support
  • C++

More:

We are supporting a major engineering and technology programme within the defence sector and are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join a highly skilled team working on complex, next-generation systems. This is a 12-month contract based in Bristol, with a strong likelihood of extension, offering up to £70 per hour. The role provides an opportunity to lead the development of complex, cutting-edge technology within a hybrid working environment, with an ASAP or flexible start date.

last updated 32 week of 2026

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