Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and must hold British Nationality as their sole / primary nationality.
Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 3-4 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed.
Are you ready to take the lead and drive real-time embedded software at the heart of next-generation defence systems? As a Group Engineering Lead you'll head up a high-impact team creating critical software for cutting edge systems and other advanced technologies.
Why This Role Matters:
As the Software Group Lead, you'll lead, grow and inspire a group of software engineers working on embedded/real-time systems that turn electronics into mission-critical capability. You'll have real autonomy: specify, design, build, test and deliver software solutions across high-integrity safety domains. You'll become a central figure in a multi-discipline engineering team, positioned to sharpen your leadership while deepening your technical presence.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience managing and developing a multidisciplinary software team: allocating resources, meeting timelines, and delivering to high quality standards.
- A deep understanding of software development lifecycles - requirements analysis, architecture/design, testing - especially in embedded or real-time contexts.
- Strong communication and leadership skills: you'll interface with technical leads, project managers and non-technical stakeholders, and you'll mentor your team to success.
- A passion for people: you motivate, develop, and care about what drives each member of your team.
- Bonus: Experience in defence is not required. If you have experience in adjacent sectors such as automotive, aerospace or consumer electronics please reach out!
What's on offer?
- A competitive base salary plus a bonus of up to 27% of base salary, monthly car allowance of £300 and full company benefits; including enhanced parental leave, holiday purchase scheme, technology vouchers, discounts, and more.
- A strong pension scheme, up to 14% combined employer/employee contribution.
- Flexible working with hybrid on-site (3-4 days) + remote arrangements.
- Excellent facilities: free car parking, subsidised meals, on-site gym, social clubs and more.
- Access to top-tier training and development: formal courses, management training, and career progression via a learning & development team.
- Join a business who really cares about it's people, with Employee-led networks and communities which champion diversity, wellbeing, veterans, early careers, and inclusion.
- A thriving organization holding three Gold "Investors in People" awards, highlighting their deep commitment to employee growth and engagement.
Even If you feel like you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to reach out an apply.
