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Lead Systems Engineer - Up to £85,000 - ID35410

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Basingstoke

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GBP 60,000 - 85,000

27 days ago

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Job summary

Join a pioneering team as a Systems Engineering Lead and drive innovation in hardware engineering. This role offers end-to-end ownership of advanced projects, from conceptual design to product launch. Collaborate with experts across disciplines and explore cutting-edge technologies that shape the future. You'll mentor a talented team while playing a key role in defining product roadmaps and engineering strategies. With a mix of leadership and hands-on work, this position provides a unique opportunity for professional growth and global impact. If you're ready to take on a new challenge at a tech-driven company, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

Flexible salary

Global impact projects

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in leading teams and driving innovation in hardware engineering.
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++ and experience with embedded Linux environments.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the complete system lifecycle from design to final product.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to bring holistic solutions to life.

Skills

Team leadership

C/C++ programming

Shell scripting

Embedded Linux

Network hardware/software stacks

CI/CD

Automated testing

Version control (Git, SVN)

Job description

Job Description

Systems/Hardware Lead: Join a Pioneering Team in Cutting-Edge Technology

Are you passionate about driving innovation in Hardware engineering?

Ready to lead a multidisciplinary team on ground-breaking projects?

We’re looking for a Systems Engineering Lead who can bring technical mastery and leadership to an exciting, dynamic team.

Why This Role is Great:

  • End-to-End Ownership: You'll oversee the complete system lifecycle, from conceptual design to the final product. Get ready to steer hardware and software integration for advanced systems.
  • Cutting-Edge Projects: You’ll work on advanced technologies that shape the future, including embedded Linux, custom hardware, and network solutions. Dive into everything from low-level device drivers to custom OS builds.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: You’ll collaborate with experts from electrical, mechanical, software, and algorithms teams—bringing holistic solutions to life.
  • Innovation-Driven: This role encourages creativity. You’ll have the opportunity to explore novel solutions.

The Wishlist:

We’re looking for someone who brings a unique mix of experience. If you have some of these skills, we’d love to hear from you:

  • Team leadership with a knack for inspiring innovation
  • Strong C/C++ programming and shell scripting skills
  • Experience in embedded Linux environments, including Yocto and Buildroot
  • Familiarity with network hardware and software stacks (4G/5G modems, VPNs, IPsec)
  • Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and version control tools (Git, SVN)
  • A drive to innovate and push the boundaries of system engineering

Why Apply?

  • Lead a Talented Team: Guide and mentor engineers while staying hands-on with some of the most exciting tech in the industry.
  • Shape the Future: You’ll play a key role in defining the product roadmap and driving the engineering strategy forward.
  • Professional Growth: With a mix of leadership and hands-on work, this role provides a perfect balance for developing your career in both technical and managerial directions.
  • Global Impact: Be part of projects that matter—your work will power solutions used worldwide.
  • Salary up to £85,000 (flexible)
  • Profit Share Scheme
  • Work on a global scale

So, if you’re looking for a new challenge at a well-established tech-driven company, who are ready to take things to the next level, please don’t hesitate to apply!

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