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Lead Software Engineer - DO/Embedded C
Job in
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
Matchtech
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/ Firmware/ IoT, C++ Developer, Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Cheltenham (hybrid working)
Duration: 6 month contract
Inside IR35
Role details:Our client is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support the development of mission- and safety-critical systems within the defence and aerospace sector. This contract role is suited to an experienced embedded software professional with strong real-time programming expertise and comprehensive knowledge of DO-178C Level A compliance.
Key Responsibilities:- Derive high-level and low-level software requirements
- Author software architectures and detailed design documentation
- Develop bare-metal, real-time embedded software using C and C++
- Implement safety-critical software for an embedded modular platform
- Manage activities across the full software development lifecycle
- Ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A processes, including traceability, testing and quality assurance
- Conduct design reviews, code reviews, verification and validation activities
- Collaborate with hardware, systems and test engineering teams to support effective integration
- Significant experience developing bare-metal, real-time embedded systems in C
- Strong proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and real-time software design
- In-depth knowledge of DO-178C Level A standards, processes and documentation
- Experience working with safety-critical systems and certification requirements, including MC/DC testing
- Understanding of RTOS concepts and embedded modular platforms
- Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces and safety analysis techniques
- Experience with software requirements, design, implementation, testing and verification
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience:
- Experience with in aerospace, defence or another high-reliability engineering environment
- Knowledge of related safety-critical standards such as ARP
4754, ARINC 653, DO-254 or DO-248 - Understanding of hardware and software integration and hardware-in-the-loop testing
- Experience reporting project status and contributing to programme reviews
This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced safety-critical technology used across defence, aerospace and unmanned systems. If you have the required Embedded C/C++ and DO-178C expertise,
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