Embedded Software Engineer

17 Days Old

Embedded Software Engineer
Whiteley (Hybrid) – SC Required – Initial 6 month contract (Inside IR35)
About the Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a technology organisation that specialises in the research, design, and development of advanced wireless and critical RF communication systems used in mission-critical environments including defence, uncrewed and autonomous systems, government, and broadcast.
They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team working on a varied pipeline of technically challenging projects. The successful candidate will develop software for sophisticated communication products that deliver secure, reliable, long-range data transmission, collaborating closely with hardware, RF, and systems engineers and contributing across the full product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for advanced wireless communication products.
* Program primarily in C++ for embedded applications.
* Develop lower-level functionality in C, including Linux kernel and device driver work where required.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware, RF, and systems engineers.
* Support integration, testing, and debugging on real hardware platforms.
* Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from concept through to deployment.
* Participate in continuous improvement and innovation across new and existing technologies.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
* Strong experience in embedded software development using C++.
* Solid understanding of embedded systems and real-time considerations.
* Experience working in Linux-based environments.
* Ability to debug complex issues across software and hardware interfaces.
* A practical, problem-solving mindset with a willingness to engage hands-on with hardware.
Desirable
* Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience.
* Experience with VHDL or FPGA development.
* Familiarity with Linux kernel development and device drivers.
* Knowledge of RF or communications systems
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Location:
Whiteley, Hampshire
Salary:
£65 - £75 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Military/Emergency/Government

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