Embedded Software Engineer - 3490-1

Matchtech
Stevenage, UK
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£135,200.0 - £145,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Embedded Software Firmware MISRA C (C Programming Language) Real-Time Operating Systems Reduced Instruction Set Computing Software Deployment Software Engineering Systems Integration Software Organization Apache Spark

Job description

Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security and Aerospace sectors, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their Embedded Software team on an initial 6-month contract. Based onsite in Stevenage, this role provides a unique opportunity to develop both technical and leadership skills across a variety of cutting-edge missile and defence solutions., * Developing embedded, real-time software components

  • Continuing the development and integration of missile subsystem software products
  • Targeting software development in C, C++, and/or Ada languages
  • Integrating software with other software components, firmware, and hardware
  • Solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the typical software boundaries
  • Ensuring the software complies with relevant standards and practices

Requirements

  • Experience in the development of embedded software using C, C++ (Ada experience beneficial)
  • Understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems
  • Excellent analytical and design skills, with the ability to perform review and critical analysis
  • Effective communication abilities with multiple stakeholders
  • Familiarity with developing and deploying software on real-time Operating Systems, Risc-V, and ARM-based platforms
  • Knowledge of modern software development practices
  • Desirable knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55 & DO178B/C and restricted coding standards like MISRA / SPARK
  • A proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving

About the company

Our client’s Embedded Software team is at the forefront of developing hard real-time software solutions for the next generation of missile and defence technologies. This growing department provides a collaborative environment where you can be a part of some truly innovative projects. Work within this team is both challenging and rewarding, offering the opportunity to be involved in projects that are literally rocket science. If you are an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity in the Defence & Security and Aerospace sectors, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our client’s innovative and dynamic team in Stevenage.

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