Embedded Software Development Lead

5 days ago

Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom OPD (Oxford Product Design) Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to lead the delivery of electronics projects at OPD. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for strategically developing OPD's firmware and hardware design and development offerings to our clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the delivery of all electronics and embedded software components, ensuring timely and within-budget completion.
  • Develop proposals that accurately reflect the scope and requirements of hardware projects, including timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
  • Lead the technical direction of hardware developments on a wide range of projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure innovative and effective solutions.
  • Manage subcontractor resources and relationships required for specialist development tasks, ensuring seamless integration with our in-house teams.
  • Collaborate with Design and Engineering team colleagues to develop and implement strategic direction for hardware development at OPD, building an infrastructure to support this.
Requirements
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in a product design consultancy or similar industry.
  • Experience with embedded systems design, microcontrollers, and firmware development.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing hardware projects to completion, with a strong understanding of compliance and certification requirements for hardware products.
  • Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
Desirable Skills
  • A background in product design and/or engineering, ideally including the development of diagnostic medical devices.
  • Experience of working to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards.
About OPD

At OPD, we're dedicated to making things better. Better for the products we design, the clients we work with, our people working here, our planet, and everyone we connect with along the way. Our team of professional problem solvers works with both start-ups on groundbreaking new ideas and some of the world's leading brands on category-defining products that improve how we humans live and work.

We're a collaborative and innovative company, with a strong focus on manufacturability and risk management. Our studio is based in a beautiful historic barn in Harwell, Oxfordshire, with plenty of on-site parking and excellent transport links. We offer a competitive salary, pension, health insurance, and bonus scheme, as well as 25 days' holiday, paid leave on special occasions, and opportunities for training and professional development.

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