Overview
CBSbutler – Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Divisional Manager - Defence & Security @ CBSbutler
Senior Embedded C++ Software Engineer
Location: Southampton (Hybrid).
Contract: Initial 6 month contract.
Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals for this role
Our Southampton facility is a leading UK centre of excellence for electro‑optics, photonics, and laser‑based technologies. The site focuses on the design, development, and manufacture of advanced systems used across defence, aerospace, and security applications. We supply critical technologies to the UK armed forces and international partners, contributing to next‑generation capabilities in multiple domains.
We are looking for talented Software Engineers to support our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business. Direct industry experience is not required; we are happy to explore all backgrounds. We aim to develop a new generation of features and capabilities using innovative software solutions.
Responsibilities
* Bare metal embedded C++ software development
* Embedded interfaces e.g. CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO
* Familiarity with the tools and approaches to embedded development
* Work in our Southampton office 1-4 days a week. Employees are welcome to work onsite 5 days a week, but our flexible working allows working from home. This project will require time onsite regularly, but it will vary depending on the work required.
* SC clearance (or able to obtain it) to work on UK eyes only project (not dual national)
Qualifications
* Experience with developing Windows & Linux applications (useful to have)
* Familiarity with the Software lifecycle processes
* Familiarity with Configuration Management processes and tools e.g. Git
* Experience with Iterative development lifecycles (e.g., tailored Agile)
* Experience using tools associated with Iterative development lifecycles (Jira / DevOps)
* Docker, virtual machines and CI tools (e.g., Jenkins)
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Engineering, Manufacturing, and Information Technology
Industries
* Defense and Space Manufacturing
* Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
* Software Development
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