Embedded Software Engineer

CompanySolutions Driven

LocationSilchester, England, United Kingdom

Posted At11/21/2025

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Programmers and software development professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£54,700 (£28.05 per hour)

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Description

We are looking for an experience hands-on Embedded Software Engineer to join our innovative engineering team working on the life cycle delivery of complex defence systems.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the complete software engineering life cycle for high-integrity avionic and defence systems, from planning to delivery.
Lead and support integration, validation, verification, and qualification activities as the technical software authority.
Collaborate with system and test engineering teams to refine, automate, and enhance procedures for hardware development, qualification, and production.
Manage software project tasks including workload evaluation, planning setup, tracking, and reporting progress against milestones.
Execute software development activities in highly complex avionic environments to meet rigorous customer specifications.
Analyse requirements on functionality, safety, performance, industrialisation, production, timelines, and cost.
Coordinate internal team activities and ensure adherence to defined processes.
Oversee implementation, validation, verification, and qualification of all project deliverables.
Lead technical discussions with customers and support certification milestones alongside engineering leadership.
Proactively report on issues, risks, and opportunities in assigned projects and tasks.

Profile & Qualifications

Minimum 5 years’ industrial experience in embedded software engineering, experience within the avionics/defence sector would be nice to have.
Advanced programming skills: C (embedded), Python, and Linux (embedded & non-embedded systems). proficiency in low-level C programming for embedded systems, RTOS, or Linux kernel development.
Demonstrated adaptability and collaborative skills, thriving in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Attention to quality documentation and ability to review/check technical documents as an expert.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Electronics, or Computer Science.

Technical expertise highly desirable in:

Avionic safety-critical software development life cycle (DO-178C).
Certifiable RTOS and/or Linux kernel driver experience, including application development.
Embedded cyber-security (ED-203 / DO-356).
Strong analytical capability, resilient character, and effective communication skills at all organization levels.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on strategic, innovative projects in the defence and aerospace domain.
Collaborative and challenging environment focused on technical excellence and career advancement.
Professional growth with exposure to certification processes and international standards.

This role will work within HYBRID work arrangement of minimum 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.