Embedded Software Engineer

In this senior Embedded C++ role, you will design and optimize real-time, secure software for high‑reliability defence communication and signal processing systems. You will work with embedded platforms across modules, modems, and RF-adjacent components, ensuring robust performance under operational loads. The position sits within a regulated environment, collaborating with cross‑disciplinary teams to drive secure, mission-critical outcomes. This is a chance to shape next‑generation defence software with a focus on determinism and security.

• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible working (role dependent)

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded C++ software for real-time comms and signal processing systems
• Develop and support software for embedded communication modules, modems, and RF-adjacent components
• Debug, optimise, and performance test across embedded targets for reliability under loads
• Produce clear, traceable design specifications, requirements, and documentation aligned with regulated development practices
• Ensure adherence to secure coding standards, governance, and safety-critical procedures
• Support integration with wider engineering teams and contribute to architecture and design reviews

• Strong proficiency in C++ for embedded systems (C++11/14/17)
• Experience in embedded development for communications or signalling systems (modems, radios, data links)
• Familiarity with embedded debugging, performance optimisation, and hardware‑software interaction
• Understanding of secure coding practices, configuration management, and development governance
• Experience with requirements traceability, verification, and system-level testing
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related discipline or equivalent experience
• UK SC Security Clearance eligibility (or holding)

• Strong communication for cross‑discipline collaboration
• Ability to work rigorously within regulated environments
• Proactive problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail
• Linux kernel drivers (desirable)
• Communication stacks, DSP concepts, or RF-adjacent technologies (desirable)
• Embedded Linux or RTOS environments (desirable)