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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Lorien
- **Location:** Stevenage, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Firmware, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Software Organization, Real Time Systems, Safety Critical Systems
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815153135-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Strong experience in embedded software development (C/C++)
 * Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) (desirable)
 * Knowledge of ARM and/or RISC-V architectures
 * Excellent analytical and design skills
 * Strong problem-solving ability with a flexible, can-do mindset
 * Knowledge of modern software development practices
 * Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders
 * Experience with Ada
 * Familiarity with safety-critical standards.

## Description

You will play a key role in delivering advanced real-time software solutions that support next-generation missile and defence systems.

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for development and integration of embedded, real-time software for missile subsystems.

Hands-on engineering role, where you will:

 * Develop embedded software using C, C++ and/or Ada
 * Work on real-time systems with strict performance requirements
 * Integrate software with hardware, firmware, and other subsystems
 * Support both current products and future system development
 * Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams
 * Your work will contribute to high-integrity, safety-critical systems.

Skills and Experiences

 * Strong experience in embedded software development (C/C++)
 * Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) (desirable)
 * Knowledge of ARM and/or RISC-V architectures
 * Excellent analytical and design skills
 * Strong problem-solving ability with a flexible, can-do mindset
 * Knowledge of modern software development practices
 * Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders
 * Experience with Ada
 * Familiarity with safety-critical standards.


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