Electrical & Software Lead Engineer

Electrical & Software Lead Engineer Leamington Spa | Full-time | Permanent | Engineering OEM The company offers outstanding benefits including: • 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays • Company bonus • Private medical cover (after qualifying period) • Death in service benefit (4x annual salary) • Early Friday finish, with hours of 08:00–17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00–12:00 Friday This is a rare opportunity to join one of Leamington’s most respected engineering employers. This business is a long-established UK OEM, designing and manufacturing advanced engineered products used globally. As Electrical & Software Lead Engineer, you’ll take full ownership of the electrical systems strategy and embedded software development across a growing product range. This is a senior role with real influence and responsibility, managing a small specialist team and acting as the technical lead for integration. The Role You will lead the design, development, integration and delivery of: * Electrical and embedded software architecture across the product range * CAN Bus networks, diagnostics and ECU integration * Embedded control software (functionality, calibration, diagnostics) * Wiring harnesses, routing, integration and durability * EMC compliance and validation testing * Schematics, wiring diagrams, software specifications and integration test plans * CE marking support and relevant compliance documentation You will also support prototype builds, validation activity and technical troubleshooting throughout the development and production lifecycle. Leadership Responsibilities This is a hands-on leadership role where you will: * Line manage and mentor the EDS Engineer and Software Engineer * Allocate tasks, manage priorities and ensure delivery against project milestones * Provide technical direction and oversee quality of outputs * Lead technical reviews and represent the function within engineering forums Cross-Functional & Supplier Collaboration You’ll work closely with: * Engineering / project teams to deliver end-to-end system integration * Key suppliers (electronics, ECUs, tooling and components) * Production and Quality to ensure manufacturability and compliance * Service and aftermarket teams (diagnostic strategy and training support) What We’re Looking For (Essential) * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar * Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams * Strong knowledge of electrical architecture and wiring harness design * Embedded control systems experience (ECU integration/development) * CAN Bus networks and diagnostic protocols * EMC validation testing experience * Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving ability Desirable * Experience in OEM product development environments * Functional safety knowledge * Model-based development exposure (MATLAB/Simulink) Why Apply? * Senior engineering role within a highly regarded OEM * Real ownership and authority across electrical + embedded software delivery * Mix of strategy, architecture, hands-on integration and leadership * Long-term career opportunity with an employer known for engineering excellence INDH