Job Description

Location: Southampton (20% onsite as required)

Duration: 6 month contract

Rate: 66ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Active SC required.

Role details:

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a 'Bare-Metal' Embedded Software Engineer to join their Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business in Southampton. This contract role is primarily remote with the expectation to be onsite 20% of the time as required and has a duration of 6 months. You will be involved in the next generation of Airborne Integrated Communication System for the Global Combat Air Programme (Tempest aircraft).

• Development and coding of software solutions for Embedded, Real-Time and Safety Critical application software
• Engaging in the development of innovative software features and capabilities
• Collaborating with other engineers to continuously improve and create market-leading defence products
• Ensuring software solutions meet stringent safety and performance standards

• Active SC clearance
• Experience in bare metal embedded C++ software development
• Knowledge of embedded interfaces such as CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO
• Familiarity with the tools and approaches to embedded development
• Experience with developing Windows & Linux applications
• Experience with iterative development lifecycles such as tailored Agile
• Understanding of development to design and coding standards
• A good attitude and willingness to learn new skills

If you are a forward-thinking Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for Defence & Security, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to join this innovative team in Southampton on an exciting contract basis.