'Bare-Metal' Embedded Software Engineer - active SC required

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  • Up to £66 per hour
  • Southampton, England
  • Contract

Location: Southampton (20% onsite as required)

Duration: 6 month contract

Rate: £66ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Active SC required.

Role details:


Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a 'Bare-Metal' Embedded Software Engineer to join their Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business in Southampton. This contract role is primarily remote with the expectation to be onsite 20% of the time as required and has a duration of 6 months. You will be involved in the next generation of Airborne Integrated Communication System for the Global Combat Air Programme (Tempest aircraft).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Development and coding of software solutions for Embedded, Real-Time and Safety Critical application software
  • Engaging in the development of innovative software features and capabilities
  • Collaborating with other engineers to continuously improve and create market-leading defence products
  • Ensuring software solutions meet stringent safety and performance standards

Job Requirements:

  • Active SC clearance
  • Experience in bare metal embedded C++ software development
  • Knowledge of embedded interfaces such as CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO
  • Familiarity with the tools and approaches to embedded development
  • Experience with developing Windows & Linux applications
  • Experience with iterative development lifecycles such as tailored Agile
  • Understanding of development to design and coding standards
  • A good attitude and willingness to learn new skills


If you are a forward-thinking Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for Defence & Security, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to join this innovative team in Southampton on an exciting contract basis.

Emma Jones Lead Delivery Consultant

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