Embedded Software Engineer- Secure Radio Comms

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radio communications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you;

whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
** Embedded Software Engineer
- Secure Radio Comms
**** Green Park, Reading (Minimum 3 days onsite)
**** Our Opportunity:
** At Thales Secure Information and Communication Systems (SIX), we have an exciting opportunity and are looking to recruit an experienced
** Embedded Software Engineer
** with a focus on
** Secure Radio Comms.
** Here you will play a crucial role in the development of innovative embedded software solutions.

You will collaborate with the technical leadership to design, implement, and support high-quality software that meets current engineering standards and delivery practices.
** The role and overview of key responsibilities:
*** Deliver fully tested, maintainable software components in line with defined task objectives
* Contribute to the production of clear and traceable design specifications for new or modified functionality
* Ensure all development complies with governance, secure coding practices, and design review procedures
* Report progress to the Software Lead and Software Engineering Delivery Manager, supporting team-level delivery goals
*
* About You:

** We would love to hear from you if have:
* Full development lifecycle experience, including requirements capture, design, implementation, testing, integration, verification and validation
* Strong experience in developing software for embedded systems using the C programming language (C++ would also be beneficial, but not essential)
* Experience in multi-process and multi-threaded software development
* Proven capability in the development of test harnesses and the design and implementation of automated tests
* Knowledge of RTOS, e.g. FreeRTOS, TI DSP BIOS
* Experience developing low-level drivers and working with embedded systems or hardware components
* Familiarity with communication protocols and serial interfaces
* Proficiency in using Microsoft Office for technical documentation and communication
** Desirable:
*** Genuine interest in secure radio communications with aspirations to innovate in this field
* Radio waveform development experience
* Experience developing low-level drivers and working with embedded systems or hardware components
* Familiarity with communication protocols, I2C, SPI and USB
* Experience in using modern build systems, automated using Make
* Familiarity with Enterprise Architect or equivalent UML design tools
* Working knowledge of Agile practices such as Scrum, including tool chains like JIRA
* Hands-on experience with GIT/Bitbucket for version control and configuration management (Previous use of Subversion would also be beneficial)
* Familiarity with using and editing in Atlassian Confluence
* Awareness of software quality and static analysis tools, e.g., Coverity, Sonar Qube
* Experience configuring and maintaining CI pipelines using Jenkins or similar automation platforms
* Understanding of secure coding standards and safety/security-critical development requirements
* Familiarity with SAST/DAST/SCA in a modern Cyber Security conscious…