Embedded Software Developer

Embedded Software Engineer

Location:

Commutable to Herford, Cheltenham, and Bristol – mostly on-site (4 days/week on customer site, 1 day remote where appropriate).

Clearance:
Must be eligible and willing to undergo DV clearance (British Citizen, UK residency last 10 years).

Are you early in your embedded software career and keen to build skills on real hardware? Want hands‑on experience with ESP
32, Raspberry Pi, and ARM microcontrollers, supporting mission‑critical work in National Security & Defence?

Join a supportive engineering team building practical, user‑focused tools with clear operational value. You’ll contribute to real deployments while being coached by experienced engineers.

• Support development of bespoke software on embedded platforms (ESP
  32, Raspberry Pi, ARM‑based boards).
• Write and maintain C, C++ and/or Python code with guidance and peer review.
• Assist with hardware interfacing (UART/serial, GPIO, USB, SPI/I²C) and peripheral bring‑up.
• Participate in testing and debugging in the lab and on customer sites (with support).
• Contribute to refining requirements and implementing features as part of a delivery team.
• Help with integration and deployment into secure environments under supervision.
• Maintain documentation and follow traceable, peer‑reviewed Git practices aligned with repository governance.

Essential:

• Hands‑on programming experience (academic, hobbyist, internship, or professional).
• Working knowledge of C/C++ and/or Python.
• Interest or experience in embedded systems development.
• Basic understanding of hardware interfaces (serial, GPIO, SPI/I²C, etc.).
• Familiarity with Linux environments and debugging fundamentals.
• A practical problem‑solving mindset and willingness to learn.

Desirable:

• Exposure to microcontrollers or SBCs (ESP
  32, STM
  32, Raspberry Pi, etc.).
• Awareness of wireless/comms (BLE, Wi‑Fi, UWB, etc.).
• Exposure to RTOS or bare‑metal development.
• Interest in Embedded Rust.
• Interest in secure systems, cryptography, or defence‑related engineering.

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or similar preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Professional membership (BCS, IET) is a plus.

• Clearance to Start: SC
• Clearance for Role: DV

£47,600.00 – £61,000.00

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays, and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi‑Time
• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and retirement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.