DSP Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Crawley (minimum 3 days onsite)
Join Thales Secure Information and Communication Systems (SIX) as an experienced Software Real Time and Embedded Engineer focused on Digital Signal Processing (DSP) at our Crawley site.
The Role And Overview Of Key Responsibilities
* 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.
About You
* 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.
* Proficiency in using Microsoft Office for technical documentation and communication.
Desirable
* 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.
* Experience in embedded Linux environments.
* Full development lifecycle experience, including requirements capture, design, implementation, testing, integration, verification and validation.
* Experience 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, 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.
Security Clearance Statement
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; otherwise the successful applicant must 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; some circumstances allow a minimum of 3 years residence in the last 5 years with additional overseas checks.
What We Can Offer
We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best and offer market‑leading training, development and experiences, along with mentoring and coaching by industry experts.
The Work Environment
Thales supports flexible SMART working; this role will be delivered through a combination of remote and office‑based collaborative working. When working in the office, you will be based at the largest Thales site in the UK, featuring access to a wide variety of resources including manufacturing, environmental and electromagnetic test facilities and specialised laboratories.
Benefits At Thales
* Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 pm.
* 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.
Equal Opportunities
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
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