Principal Embedded Software Engineer Job at Morson Talent (Dorchester)

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Morson Talent

Location:
United Kingdom , Dorchester ▼
Winfrith

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to work for our maritime defence client TKMS Atlas across a range of new projects, such as underwater vehicle control systems and sonar equipment. You will be hired as an experienced engineer to play a senior technical hands-on role in the team, with the potential to take on team leadership responsibility should you wish to. This role combines hands-on expertise with the potential for strategic leadership, establishing the processes, tools, and engineering culture required to deliver high-quality embedded solutions across multiple technologies.

Job Responsibility:

Technical Leadership & Capability Building: Establish, grow and lead an embedded software engineering capability covering microcontrollers and SoC systems
Provide technical authority, governance and oversight across all embedded development activities
Define, develop and maintain robust engineering processes, workflows and best-practice guidelines
Build shared, reusable modules and libraries to enable quicker, lower-risk delivery on future projects
Grow the team’s design and verification toolsets in line with business strategy
Project Delivery: Lead the planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting of embedded software work packages
Scope, estimate and review engineering effort to support bids, proposals, and change requests
Translate customer and system requirements into clear, maintainable software specifications
Develop preliminary architecture concepts and oversee the creation of detailed designs
Define verification strategies, validation plans, and test cases, ensuring traceability to requirements
Produce high-quality documentation including design descriptions, verification reports, and release records
Ensure engineering deliverables meet internal quality standards, compliance requirements and safety standards (e.g., SIL, ASIL)
Collaboration & Cross-Discipline Integration: Foster strong collaboration between software, firmware, and hardware engineering teams
Enable knowledge-sharing and cross-functional development while maintaining specialist expertise
Support smooth integration between embedded software and hardware platforms
People Leadership: Mentor, coach and develop embedded engineers at all levels
Participate in recruitment, selection and onboarding of new team members
Manage tasking and provide oversight for internal engineers and specialist contractors

Requirements:

Strong embedded C/C++ development skills
Skilled at defining engineering processes and guiding teams in their application
Ability to generate clear specifications, architectures, verification plans and test procedures
Proven ability with current microcontrollers and SoC technologies and trends
Strong documentation and technical communication skills tailored to internal and external audiences
Ability to select the most appropriate technology based on requirements, risk, cost and time
Background delivering to safety-related standards (e.g., SIL, ASIL)
HNC/HND or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for engineering outcomes
Professional and confident communicator with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
Effective problem solver with a focus on risk reduction and pragmatic decision-making
Collaborative team player who encourages knowledge-sharing rather than competition
Adaptable, able to work to a plan while managing change effectively
Motivated, supportive leader with a track record of developing others
Able to maintain a productive, positive and continuous-improvement-focused working environment
The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance), however you will be able to start on a BPSS with SC pending

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Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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