Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++) – Defense Systems

Location: Hampshire (M3 Corridor) – On-site/Hybrid requirements due to security

Salary: Up to £100k + Package (Based on experience)

Security Clearance: Active SC or DV Clearance Required (Current/Transferable)

This is a delivery-focused engineering position within a high-assurance UK defense environment. We are looking for "hands‑on" Senior Engineers who prioritize shipping robust, evidence‑backed software over theoretical design. You will take ownership of mission‑critical systems where safety, security, and reliability are the primary constraints.

This role is designed for established professionals who can lead technical delivery end-to-end and make sound engineering trade‑offs in a regulated environment.

• Technical Ownership: Lead the design, implementation, and verification of software for complex, long‑term defense programs.
• Full Lifecycle Engineering: Manage requirements analysis, architectural design, and hardware‑software integration.
• High‑Assurance Delivery: Produce robust C/C++ code that meets stringent certification and safety‑case standards.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work alongside systems and safety engineers to ensure technical standards are upheld throughout the release workflow.

• Experience: Ideally 7–10+ years within defense, aerospace, or safety‑critical domains (e.g., Medical, Rail, Nuclear).
• Core
  
  Languages:
  
  Expert‑level C and/or C++ with a focus on memory discipline and performance‑aware design.
• Platforms: Deep experience with Embedded Linux, RTOS, or Bare Metal environments and hardware interfaces.
• Tooling: Proficiency with modern build systems (CMake), cross‑compilers, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/Git Lab).
• Standards & Evidence: Familiarity with evidence‑driven engineering, including static analysis (MISRA/CERT) and requirements traceability (DOORS or similar).
• Security Mindset: A strong understanding of secure coding practices and threat‑driven development.

• Impact: Work on software that is actively deployed and relied upon for national security.
• Autonomy: An environment that trusts senior engineers to make critical design decisions and influence technical standards.
• Stability: Long‑term, technically demanding programs that value engineering quality over "move fast and break things" mentalities.
• Culture: A mature professional environment that balances technical rigor with a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the programs, candidates must hold current UK Security Clearance (SC or DV). We are unable to sponsor new clearances or visas for this position.