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Championing DE&I in NS&D Recruitment | Lead Consultant | SC & DV Cleared Talent Specialist
Embedded Software Engineer
• Salary between £50,000 to £85,000
• Embedded C, Linux, RTOS, MATLAB/Python
• Defence projects with real-world impact
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Our client is a specialist defence and security innovation consultancy working at the forefront of national security technology. They are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer Consultant to join their elite multi-disciplinary engineering team.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a range of secure embedded systems, delivering innovation from concept through to prototype. You’ll work across the full development lifecycle, shaping mission-led solutions in a collaborative and technically exceptional environment.
THE EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ROLE
• Develop embedded software in C (Linux/RTOS/bare-metal)
• Support the design, development and testing of cutting-edge defence technologies
• Collaborate with engineers across hardware, firmware, and software teams
• Help create prototypes with national security applications
EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• 3+ years’ experience in embedded software engineering
• Strong C programming and Linux development experience
• Knowledge of another language such as C++, C#, MATLAB, or Python
• Must hold an active SC clearance and able to work full-time on site
DESIRABLE:
• Electronics integration / hands-on board work
THE BENEFITS
• Up to £85,000 salary + bonus
• 25 days holiday + option to purchase more
• Private medical, life cover, enhanced family leave
• Cycle to work scheme, gym access, employee events
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please apply through this advert or contact kelly.harvey@searchability.com / 07889 589 648 for more info. By applying, you give consent for your CV to be processed and submitted to our client for this vacancy.
KEYWORDS
Embedded C, RTOS, Firmware, Embedded Linux, SC Cleared, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, MATLAB, Defence Technology, NSD
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