# Senior Technical Lead - Embedded Systems [HCL Technologies](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/hcl-technologies.md) · London · United Kingdom · [Embedded & Firmware Engineering](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/embedded-firmware-engineering.md) HCL Technologies is hiring a Senior Technical Lead - Embedded Systems in London. Posted 2026-06-29; applications close 2026-08-28. **Apply**: https://careers.hcltech.com/job/Senior-Technical-Lead-Embedded-Systems/107026-en_US Posted 4d ago. ## Role details ## Key Responsibilities ### Systems Architecture & Concept Development - Define and develop full-machine system architectures, including electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, and operator-interaction domains. - Lead functional decomposition and allocation of behaviours across ECUs, sensors, actuators, and subsystems. - Drive early-stage concept modelling and architecture selection using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies. ### Requirements Engineering & Traceability - Own end-to-end requirements flow-down using tools such as JAMA, from stakeholder needs to verified system-level functionality. - Define system-level requirements, interface specifications, and operational scenarios for machine features and safety-related functions. - Ensure robust requirements traceability across software, hardware, and mechanical domains. ### Model‑Based Development & System Simulation - Develop system‑level behavioural models (plant and control interaction) to support concept evaluation, performance prediction, and system validation. - Use tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or SysML-based modelling environments for architecture modelling and behavioural definition. - Guide and review model‑based control software development, ensuring alignment with system intent. ### System Integration, Test Strategy & Verification - Define system integration strategies using SIL, HIL, bench tests, and machine testing. - Lead system‑level issue diagnosis using CAN tools (e.g., CANalyzer, vehicle logging systems) and structured problem‑solving techniques. - Ensure alignment between virtual validation and physical machine behaviour across development phases. ### Functional Safety & Compliance - Develop system safety concepts and functional safety architectures in accordance with standards such as ISO 13849, ISO 19014, or adjacent standards (ISO 25119, ISO 26262). - Support hazard analyses, DFMEAs, risk assessments, and safety case documentation. - Mentor teams in safety‑related design principles and validation practices. ### Technical Leadership & Collaboration - Provide technical leadership across electrical, software, systems, hydraulic, and mechanical engineering teams. - Lead design reviews and drive multidisciplinary decision-making. - Promote best practices for systems engineering, MBSE adoption, development workflows, and architecture governance. - Coach and mentor engineers in requirements engineering, modelling, and systematic debugging. ## Required Skills & Experience ### Technical Expertise - Deep experience in systems engineering within off-highway, automotive, aerospace, industrial, robotics, or other complex mechatronic domains. - Strong proficiency in model-based development, using MATLAB/Simulink or SysML to define system behaviour and architecture. - Hands-on experience with requirements management tools such as JAMA and issue-tracking tools like JIRA. - Proficient with CAN tools (e.g., CANalyzer, CANoe) and logging/diagnostic workflows. - Strong understanding of ECU architectures, distributed control systems, sensors/actuators, powertrain systems, and safety features. ### Domain Knowledge - Understanding of off-highway machinery such as hydraulics, propulsion, driveline, work functions, and operator control systems. - Appreciation of environmental and reliability challenges (vibration, thermal stress, contamination, EMC). ### Leadership & Soft Skills - Demonstrated ability to lead technical direction, influence designs, and align cross-functional teams. - Excellent communication skills with a structured, systems-thinking mindset. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially in ambiguous system-level issues. - Ability to mentor and uplift engineering teams in systems engineering best practices. ## Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering ## Other Requirements - NA ## Applying to this role This Senior Technical Lead - Embedded Systems role at HCL Technologies runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. 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