Principal Engineer – Embedded Software (DHOL-D4UDHP)

Rocester, England, gb

JCB is a truly world class, family-owned business. We are proud of our achievements and recognise that future growth and success is shaped by the ambition of the JCB team. If you are looking for a career with a business where people really count, look no further than JCB. Overview of the role: The successful candidate will join a highly focussed and passionate team leading the delivery of electronic/software engineering across the business. The role is within the Group E&C team which has responsibility to deliver and maintain JCB machine Electrical and Electronic products according to JCB standards and programme timing. The role requires technical knowledge, hands-on experience, project delivery process understanding, and the ability to work with diverse teams to ensure delivery. Your Responsibilities: General Duties: Develop software for high performance displays using Qt (C++/QML) Support the improvement of processes and standards around embedded development. Investigate future platforms for new technologies and Ideas. Lead and mentor a team of software developers. Liaise with a multi-disciplinary team to understand the requirements for each project. Selection of correct hardware/software platform(s) to deliver the technical solution, considering performance, environmental and cost targets. Work in line with industry standard development techniques i.e., V Model and software development processes. Consider the implications of writing / modelling software related to the delivery of functional safety solutions and security (cyber/digital resilience) Drive re-use of components and approaches. Qualifications and Experience: Qualified to Degree level in an electronic/software-based technology discipline or equivalent experience. Experience within Tier 1 or OE sectors (on highway or off highway) within system engineering or software development Experience in C/C++ programming. Experience of Project delivery Knowledge of different communication protocols (CAN/Ethernet) Working knowledge of Software development techniques (V Model and functional safety) Awareness of security impact to achieve secure and resilient systems (hardware and software) Comfortable supporting and completing cause and effect analysis Risk Assessments, FMEA, 8D About you: Willing to learn and self-develop Self-motivated and a problem solver. Enjoys working with a wider team. Ability to work with a diverse range of teams and different approaches. Well-developed analytical skills rigorous but pragmatic Sound IT skills to help reporting and metric creation. Resilient and able to adapt leadership approach dependent upon situation Driver of continuous process improvement. Good interpersonal skills a communicator and consensus-builder Capable of a high standard of technical writing Capable and willing to take part in international travel occasionally Knowledgeable about technology passionate about the delivery process. Rewards you deserve: This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don t just get a competitive salary, 33 days holiday and access to our company pension you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There s our Cycle to Work Scheme. JCB: Building a Brighter Future We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our recruitment team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@, and a member of the team will be in touch. Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies