Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Software Team Lead to join our client''s team and lead the development of a real-time, safety-critical embedded C application that controls the aircraft''s nose wheel steering system.

In this key leadership role, you will guide a team of software engineers through requirements gathering, design, implementation, and rigorous testing. You will take ownership of the full software development lifecycle and ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A safety standards, while driving innovation and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead requirements definition, design, development, and verification of a bare-metal, real-time C software system.

• Ensure strict adherence to DO-178C Level A processes, including traceability and quality assurance.

• Conduct design and code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.

Project & Team Leadership:

• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test teams for smooth software-hardware integration.

• Report project status to stakeholders and participate in program reviews.

• Foster clear communication and teamwork within your group.

Required Skills and Experience:

Technical:

• Proven experience developing bare-metal real-time embedded systems in C.

• Strong knowledge of DO-178C Level A standards and certification processes.

• Experience with safety-critical systems and MCDC testing.

• Familiarity with debugging tools and hardware interfaces.

• Optional: Experience with RTOS concepts.

Leadership:

• Demonstrated success leading software teams, preferably in aerospace or safety-critical fields.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with aerospace or other high-reliability industries.

• Familiarity with safety-critical standards like ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254, DO-248.

• Understanding of hardware/software integration and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

Benefits:

• Flexible working within core hours.

• 25 days holiday plus option to buy/sell days, and bank holidays.

• Life assurance at 4x your salary.

• Flexible benefits package.

• Pension with up to 7.5% employer contribution.

• Sports and social club.

• Supportive environment with regular team events.

• Career growth opportunities.