At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical direction in embedded hardware and software development projects.
- Company: Pimlico Banks, a leader in innovative technology solutions.
- Benefits: Private medical insurance, pension scheme, 25 days leave, and enhanced family benefits.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for international travel.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology while collaborating with top engineering talent.
- Qualifications: Strong engineering background with leadership experience in systems engineering.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Pimlico Banks are seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to act as the technical authority across a complex embedded hardware and software development programme. This is a senior technical leadership role where you will work closely with internal stakeholders and external engineering partners to guide technical direction, review designs, influence architecture and support successful product delivery.
Working at system level, you will combine strong engineering expertise with the ability to build effective relationships, challenge technical decisions, manage suppliers and influence outcomes across multidisciplinary teams. The role is based in Bedford with hybrid working (3 days onsite) and includes occasional international travel, typically 3-5 trips per year.
The Opportunity
This is not a purely hands‑on development role. Instead, you will act as a key technical authority across embedded software, electronics and system development activities, helping to shape technical solutions and ensure products are delivered to the highest standards. You will work closely with third‑party engineering partners, reviewing proposed designs, identifying risks, solving technical challenges and ensuring solutions are robust, manufacturable and aligned with programme objectives. Success in this role will depend as much on your ability to communicate, influence and build strong working relationships as it will on your technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the technical authority across embedded hardware and software development activities
- Provide technical leadership across systems engineering, architecture and integration activities
- Review, challenge and influence technical designs and proposed solutions
- Define and influence system‑level requirements and technical direction
- Work closely with third‑party engineering partners and suppliers
- Identify, assess and mitigate technical risks throughout the development lifecycle
- Lead and participate in technical design reviews
- Support verification and validation activities
- Ensure products are robust, manufacturable and suitable for production
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing and project teams
- Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Support international suppliers and development partners
About You
You will have a strong engineering background combined with the ability to provide technical leadership and work effectively across multiple teams and organisations. You may currently be working as a:
- Principal Systems Engineer
- Technical Lead
- Principal Engineer
- Design Authority
- Systems Integration Engineer
Experience in several of the following areas would be advantageous:
- Embedded Systems
- Electronics Design
- Embedded Software Development
- Product Development
- Technical Leadership
- Requirements Management
- Design Reviews
- Verification & Validation (V&V)
- Product Delivery within structured engineering environments
We're particularly interested in candidates from aerospace, defence, industrial automation, scientific instrumentation, medical devices and other technically rigorous engineering environments.
Package
- Private Medical Insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced family‑friendly benefits
- Free parking and EV charging
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced systems engineer or technical leader to play a key role in shaping technical direction, influencing engineering decisions and helping deliver innovative technology products.
Principle Systems Engineer - Embedded and Hardware in Cardington employer: Pimlico Banks
Pimlico Banks is an exceptional employer that values technical expertise and fosters a collaborative work culture, offering a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead innovative projects in a supportive environment, alongside competitive benefits such as private medical insurance and enhanced family-friendly policies. Located in Bedford, this role not only allows for professional development but also includes occasional international travel, making it a unique opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the engineering field.
