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# Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Ultra
- **Location:** Southampton, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Firmware, Java GUIs, Schematic Capture, Software Engineering, Vivado, Fpga Hardware, ModelSim, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/44510003/

## About the Role

skills:Full stack embedded software engineering from device-drivers to GUIs and WebApps.FPGA development (Vivado, Vitis and Modelsim), Digital Signal Processing.Electronic design including schematic capture, PCB design and mechanical design.Radio technologies, including Software Defined Radios, GNU Radio, RFNoC.Blue-sky thinking and ability to define and construct solutions to customer problems.Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations.Role requirementsEssential:Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance).QualificationsDegree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.NoticeDue to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be, able to obtain and

## Description

innovative solutions to complex customer problems. Development will range from early research and ideation, prototyping & derisking, experimentation to full product development. We are looking for embedded development engineers at a range of levels primarily skilled in software and FPGA development with an appreciation of hardware engineering and RF. We are seeking creative people who love to research and build new technologies; people who are keen to continually learn new things. People who understand the current state of the art in physics and technology, and who have a real interest in exploiting the latest developments in the national interest.Essential Skills Software development covering some of the following areas:C/C++, Rust, Python.Embedded Linux.AI and ML.Bare-metal MCU.Desirable Skills We would love to hear from anyone with core skills in some of the following and desire to learn more of the others. For senior applicants we would seek an increasing number of the following


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