Software Integration Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as a Software Integration Engineer and play a key role in delivering complex, mission‑critical systems within the defence sector. This role sits at the intersection of embedded software, communications, and system integration, supporting the integration of imposed COTS/MOTS equipment into larger, safety‑critical architectures.

Location: Woking
On‑site: On site Hybrid
Seniority: Mid‑level (5–9 years’ experience)
Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance

• Design, develop and document application‑level drivers for imposed COTS/MOTS equipment
• Integrate embedded software at component, ECU and system level
• Implement and validate communications translations across multiple protocols (Ethernet, CAN, Modbus)
• Support lab‑based integration, compatibility testing, system bring‑up and integration testing activities
• Identify, diagnose and resolve interoperability, communications and interface issues early in the integration lifecycle
• Work closely with the Systems Architect to close technical risks and support architectural decisions
• Track requirements, changes and delivery status across multiple stakeholders
• Interface with systems, electronics and software SMEs to agree and implement low‑level integration solutions

• Background as a software integration engineer, embedded software engineer or systems integration engineer
• Strong C and/or C++ low‑level software capability
• Experience working with black‑box COTS/MOTS equipment and vendor‑supplied APIs
• Hands‑on lab and debugging experience using logic analysers and protocol sniffers
• Experience translating between dissimilar communication standards
• Exposure to component‑ and system‑level software integration
• Experience delivering solutions in defence, avionics, automotive or other safety‑critical environments

• Experience working within a Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for embedded or automotive systems
• Exposure to structured development models such as V‑cycle and ASPICE
• Understanding of requirements traceability, compliance and verification
• Experience validating that development and integration processes are followed correctly
• Familiarity with integration testing and debugging in complex environments
• Experience with Vector tools such as CANoe and CANalyzer

• Pragmatic, solutions‑focused engineering mindset
• Strong coordination and communication skills across software, systems and hardware teams
• Comfortable working in ambiguous problem spaces and de‑risking integrations
• Takes ownership of technical tasks and sees them through to completion

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline, or a relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Desirable

Skills:

• Experience with additional communication protocols or networked systems
• Exposure to defence, avionics, automotive or safety‑regulated programmes
• Understanding of system‑level integration and verification activities
• Familiarity working with suppliers and external technical stakeholders

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies with premium customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance. Candidates will be required to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard during onboarding; details of the evidence required can be found on the government website  If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, your employment may be delayed or rejected.