Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Commutable to Herford, Cheltenham, and Bristol — mostly on‑site (4 days per week on customer site, 1 day remote where appropriate).
Clearance: Must be eligible and willing to undergo DV clearance (British Citizen, UK residency last 10 years).
Description: Join a supportive engineering team building user‑focused tools for National Security & Defence. You’ll contribute to real deployments, work on ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and ARM microcontrollers, and be coached by experienced engineers.
What You’ll Do
* Support development of bespoke software on embedded platforms (ESP32, Raspberry Pi, ARM‑based boards).
* Write and maintain C, C++ and/or Python code with guidance and peer review.
* Assist with hardware interfacing (UART/serial, GPIO, USB, SPI/I2C) and peripheral bring‑up.
* Participate in testing and debugging in the lab and on customer sites.
* Contribute to refining requirements and implementing features as part of a delivery team.
* Help with integration and deployment into secure environments under supervision.
* Maintain documentation and follow traceable, peer‑reviewed Git practices aligned with repository governance.
Essential
* Hands‑on programming experience (academic, hobbyist, internship, or professional).
* Working knowledge of C/C++ and/or Python.
* Interest or experience in embedded systems development.
* Basic understanding of hardware interfaces (serial, GPIO, SPI/I2C, etc.).
* Familiarity with Linux environments and debugging fundamentals.
* A practical problem‑solving mindset and willingness to learn.
Desirable
* Exposure to microcontrollers or SBCs (ESP32, STM32, Raspberry Pi, etc.).
* Awareness of wireless/comms (BLE, Wi‑Fi, UWB, etc.).
* Exposure to RTOS or bare‑metal development.
* Interest in Embedded Rust.
* Interest in secure systems, cryptography, or defence‑related engineering.
Education & Qualifications
* Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or similar preferred (or equivalent experience).
* Professional membership (BCS, IET) is a plus.
Clearance Requirements
* Clearance to Start: SC
* Clearance for Role: DV
Benefits
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
* Access to Flexible benefits (e.g., life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, cycle‑to‑work scheme)
* Flexi‑Time
Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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