Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Experteer Overview In this role you will develop embedded C++ software for high-reliability, secure communication and signal-processing systems used in defence environments. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, deterministic software that supports mission-critical operations. The work spans embedded platforms, ensuring security and performance under operational loads. This is a chance to shape next-generation defence-level communications and contribute to safe, cutting-edge technology. Pay / Benefits * Design, implement, and maintain embedded C++ software for real-time communication and signal-processing systems * Develop and support software for embedded communication modules, modems, and RF-adjacent components * Debug, optimise, and performance test across embedded targets for reliability under load * Produce clear design specifications, requirements, and documentation aligned with regulated development practices * Ensure adherence to secure coding standards, governance policies, and safety-critical procedures * Support integration with wider engineering teams and participate in architecture and design reviews Tasks * Strong proficiency in C++ for embedded systems (C++11/14/17) * Experience in embedded development for communications or signalling systems (modems, radios, data links) * Familiarity with embedded debugging, performance optimisation, and hardware-software interaction * Understanding of secure coding practices, configuration management, and development governance * Experience with requirements traceability, verification, and system-level testing Key requirements * Private Medical Insurance * Cycle & Tech Scheme * Employee assistance programme * Life insurance & Pension Scheme * Social atmosphere & team events * Flexible working (role dependent)

shape governance policies, and safety-critical procedures * Support integration with wider engineering teams and participate in architecture and design reviews Tasks * Strong proficiency in C++ for embedded systems (C++11/14/17) * Experience in embedded development for communications or signalling systems (modems, radios, data links) * Familiarity with embedded debugging, performance optimisation, and hardware-software interaction * Understanding of secure coding practices, configuration management, and development governance * Experience with requirements traceability, verification, and system-level testing Key requirements * Private Medical Insurance * Cycle & Tech Scheme * Employee assistance programme * Life insurance & Pension Scheme * Social atmosphere & team events * Flexible working (role dependent)