DSP Embedded Software Engineer

DSP Embedded Software Engineer

Location:

Crawley (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 Software Real Time and Embedded Engineer to join our growing software community at our Crawley site.

In this role with a focus on Digital Signal Processing (DSP), 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.

• Development of DSP algorithms for Software Defined Radios (SDRs).
• Utilise techniques in sampling and quantisation, digital filter design, multi‑rate signal processing, and spectral analysis through FFT‑based methods.
• Design and implement efficient DSP algorithms that can be executed in either FPGA VHDL or C/C++ for embedded processing environments.
• Conduct debugging and testing of algorithms and software for optimal performance in embedded systems.
• Deliver fully tested and maintainable software that aligns with defined project objectives.
• Produce clear and traceable design specifications for new or modified functionality.
• Ensure compliance with governance policies, secure coding practices, and design review procedures.
• Report progress regularly to the Embedded Software Lead and Software Engineering Delivery Manager, supporting overall team delivery goals.

• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink ideally for RF DSP algorithm development.
• Proficient in developing and debugging embedded software using C/C++.
• Experience with implementation of complex designs with a focus on Digital Signal Processing using FPGA and Processor devices.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office for technical documentation and communication.

• Experience in multi‑process and multi‑threaded software development.
• Understanding of high‑speed signal processing implementation on Processor devices.
• Working knowledge of Microprocessors, programmable devices, DSP, FPGA, memory.
• Experienced in embedded Linux environments.
• Full development lifecycle experience, including requirements capture, design, implementation, testing, integration, verification and validation.
• Experienced in the development of test harnesses and the design and implementation of automated tests within CI/CD environments.
• Experience of model‑based design workflows, including automatic code generation and MIL, SIL and HIL testing methodologies is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Agile practices such as Scrum and tools like JIRA.
• Hands‑on experience with GIT/Bitbucket for version control and configuration management.
• Experience in configuring and maintaining CI pipelines using Jenkins or similar automation platforms.
• Experience of Open Component Portability Infrastructure (OpenCPI) an advantage.

This role requires you to be a sole UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held; however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.

To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.

• Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm.
• Pension Scheme.
• 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays).
• Life Cover.
• Progression and Development Opportunities.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.

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. When possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.