Real-Time and Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Manor Royal Crawley, United Kingdom. Minimum 3 days onsite.
Our Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity and are looking to recruit an experienced Real-Time and Embedded Software Engineer with a focus on our radio products. You will play a crucial role in the development of innovative embedded software solutions. You will collaborate with technical leadership to design, implement, and support high-quality software that meets current engineering standards and delivery practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver fully tested and maintainable software components that align with defined project objectives.
* Contribute to the production of clear and traceable design specifications for new or modified functionality.
* Ensure all development complies with governance, secure coding practices, and design review procedures.
* Report progress to the Software Lead and Software Engineering Delivery Manager, supporting team-level delivery goals.
About You
Essential
* Full development lifecycle experience, including requirements capture, design, implementation, testing, integration, verification and validation.
* Strong experience in developing software for embedded systems using C++ and C programming languages.
* Proven experience in designing, implementing and maintaining embedded software platforms including Linux and RTOS.
* Experience in multi-process and multi-threaded software development (especially within a soft real‑time environment).
* Proven capability in the development of test harnesses and the design and implementation of automated tests.
* Experience developing low‑level drivers and working with embedded systems or hardware components.
* Familiarity with network‑based communication protocols.
* Proficiency in using Microsoft Office for technical documentation and communication.
Desirable
* Genuine interest in radio communications with aspirations to innovate in this field.
* Experience on developing and “bringing‑up” Buildroot‑based embedded platforms including Linux kernel and device tree configuration.
* Knowledge of the Linux command line (such as Bash and POSIX utilities).
* Developing embedded systems using FreeRTOS.
* Familiarity with communication protocols, Ethernet, I2C, SPI and USB.
* Experience in using modern build systems, automated using Make.
* Familiarity with Enterprise Architect or equivalent UML design tools.
* Knowledge of python for general purpose use and the creation of simple graphical applications.
* Working knowledge of Agile practices such as Scrum, including toolchains like JIRA.
* Hands‑on experience with GIT/Bitbucket for version control and configuration management (Previous use of Subversion would also be beneficial).
* Familiarity with using and editing in Atlassian Confluence.Experience configuring and maintaining CI pipelines using Jenkins or similar automation platforms.
* Understanding of secure coding standards and safety/security‑critical development requirements.
* Familiarity with SAST/DAST/SCA in a modern Cyber Security conscious environment (e.g. Coverity, GCC Sanitizers).
What We Offer
We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We provide market‑leading training, development and experiences, along with mentorship from industry experts. We hire from within as our top priority, giving many opportunities across our diverse, global organisation.
Flexibility: Your health and well‑being matters. We offer flexibility in part‑time hours, job sharing, home working, and flexible start and finish times to suit your lifestyle.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the work, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held; if not, a requirement is to 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.
Equal Opportunity
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity and inclusion. We ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all.
Benefits
* Private medical insurance.
* Private dental insurance.
* Cycle to work schemes.
* Employee discounts.
* Paid volunteering days.
* Stocks and shares.
* Annual bonus.
* Additional benefits depending on the role.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring.
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