Embedded C Software Engineer Location: Stevenage Contract: 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension) Rate: £51.98/hour PAYE (£59.54/hour incl. holiday) or £68/hour Umbrella We seek an engineer who has worked in a military / defence environment / industry within the last 12 months or who is capable of obtaining security clearance (SC level minimum) Overview This engineering role focuses on the development and implementation of embedded C software solutions for real-time systems. The successful candidate will work on-site within a collaborative engineering environment, contributing to the design and programming of embedded systems operating on bare-metal and real-time operating systems. Key Responsibilities Design and develop embedded software using C for real-time applications. Implement and debug bare-metal software solutions. Develop software within real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS. Apply UML methodologies for structured software design. Manage and trace software requirements using DOORS. Support testing, integration, and validation of embedded software. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the software lifecycle. Ensure software design meets performance, safety, and reliability standards. Skills & Experience Proficient in Embedded C programming. Experience with bare-metal programming and real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS). Familiarity with UML for software design and DOORS for requirements management. Strong understanding of real-time system constraints and software reliability principles.