Embedded ADA Engineer

Embedded Ada Software Engineer – Datalink Systems

Real-Time Embedded Systems | Defence Technology | Career Development

We’re looking for an experienced Embedded Ada Software Engineer to join a team developing next‑generation datalink systems. This is a hands‑on role covering the full software lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture to implementation and verification, with plenty of opportunity to influence protocols and technical design. A high level of security clearance is required for this role.

• Capture requirements and contribute to embedded software architecture & design in Ada
• Implement and maintain mission‑critical systems using Ada
• Perform verification through reviews and testing of Ada components
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams including Software, Firmware, Hardware, and Test Engineers
• Support current and future datalink systems and their associated protocols with Ada‑based solutions

• Extensive hands‑on embedded software development in Ada
• Career development opportunities, including technical and leadership training
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence system design
• Potential for travel and collaboration across UK and European sites

• Proven experience developing embedded software using Ada
• Hands‑on lab experience with components and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes)
• Hard real‑time embedded software development
• Experience with Real‑Time Operating Systems (e.g., FreeRTOS)

• Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCI‑Express)
• Model‑based development experience (UML, Rhapsody)
• Strong problem‑solving at system and software component level
• Experience in system integration and performance analysis

If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch.