Senior Embedded Software Engineer - eDV Cleared

We’re supporting a specialist organisation delivering high-assurance technology solutions for UK national security. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of advanced embedded systems used to protect critical assets and counter sophisticated threats.

Working as part of a close-knit engineering team, you’ll help design, build and integrate innovative software solutions that underpin next-generation secure systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the design, development and integration of embedded software components.
• Breaking down high-level system concepts into deliverable user stories and functional software modules.
• Applying rigorous engineering practices across the full lifecycle: analysis, design, implementation, testing and maintenance.
• Tackling technically challenging problems, from rapid prototypes to full production systems.
• Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to communicate technical ideas clearly and effectively.
• Working with modern digital hardware to create novel embedded capabilities.

• Professional experience with C, C++, Python, Java or C#.
• Strong track record developing for embedded platforms (bare metal and OS-based).
• Experience integrating software on open-source and commercial operating systems.
• Understanding of complex software architectures and secure system design.
• Experience with unit testing, CI/CD, and modern development workflows.
• Comfortable working in Linux and Windows environments.
• Able to work both independently and in a closely collaborative team.

You’ll be working at the forefront of national-security technology, contributing to capabilities used by frontline teams and mission-critical operations. Expect exposure to challenging technical problems, a collaborative engineering culture and opportunities to innovate in a secure environment.