Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Software Technical Lead to join its engineering team in Farnborough. This permanent, full-time onsite role focuses on secure digital design, embedded systems and software development for government and defence applications.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the technical authority for software development across secure digital design solutions

Lead software architecture, implementation and technical delivery for embedded systems and user applications

Define and continuously improve software development lifecycles, processes and engineering toolsets

Provide architectural guidance, with particular focus on system integration and technical problem-solving

Implement quality governance, stage-gated peer reviews and software design verification testing

Support sustaining engineering activities, including complex software issues, production defects and component obsolescence

Mentor and coach software engineers, supporting professional development and identifying skills and training

requirements

Collaborate with systems engineers and project managers to support technical progress and delivery against project milestones

Job

Requirements

Significant experience in software engineering, technical leadership and the full systems lifecycle

Degree in Software Engineering or a closely related technical discipline

Strong experience with C and C++ for embedded systems, microcontrollers and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Understanding of software architecture, system integration and design verification

Experience defining software development processes, engineering toolsets and quality frameworks

Knowledge of engineering governance, design review metrics and high-assurance software standards

Familiarity with secure coding practices and technologies such as Rust

Proven ability to mentor and develop engineers in a collaborative, technically focused environment

United Kingdom sole nationality and an active UK Security Check (SC) clearance, or the ability to obtain SC clearance before starting the role

Working Arrangements:

Permanent, full-time position based onsite in Farnborough

Technical leadership within a secure Defence and Security engineering environment

Opportunity to contribute to high-assurance software and embedded systems projects

Balanced focus on hands-on project delivery, technical governance and team mentorship

If you are an experienced Software Technical Lead with expertise in RTOS, microcontrollers, secure software development and engineering mentorship, apply now to progress your career within a leading Defence and Security environment