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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Expleo
- **Location:** Preston, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Pyramid, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cc0e7180c6d24636

## About the Role

* Degree qualified in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related STEM discipline.
 * Applications are also welcomed from individuals with significant demonstrable experience who don't hold formal qualifications.

Essential skills:

 * C and/or C++ development.
 * Embedded software development.
 * Real-time operating systems.
 * Software integration and debugging.
 * Software testing methodologies.
 * Requirements analysis and traceability.
 * Configuration management and version control.
 * Agile software development practices.

Desired skills:

 * Embedded Linux.
 * Python.
 * MATLAB/Simulink.
 * DOORS.
 * Git.
 * CI/CD environments.
 * Safety-critical software development.
 * Model-Based Development.
 * Open Mission Systems architectures.
 * Reference Architectures such as Pyramid, Government and MOSA

Experience:

 * Experience developing software in complext engineering environments.
 * Aerospace or defence programmes.
 * Mission systems.
 * Avionics systems.
 * Real-time embedded platforms.

What do I need before I apply:

 * Right to work in the UK.
 * Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC).
 * Ability to satisfy customer security and export control requirements.
 * Willingness to travel occasionally to customer and partner locations.

## Description

We are seeking Embedded Software Engineers to support the development of next-generation combat air capabilities for the next generation of combat aircraft. Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will contribute to the design, development, integration and verification of embedded software supporting mission-critical and safety-critical aerospace systems.
You will help deliver software-defined capabilities across sensing, mission systems, survivability and platform functions within a highly innovative and collaborative engineering environment.
This role offers an opportunity to influence future combat air capability through the development, integration and optimisation of advanced sensing architectures, supporting delivery across the full engineering lifecycle.
Responsibilities:

 * Analyse software and system requirements.
 * Develop embedded software architectures, designs and implementations.
 * Produce and maintain software lifecycle artefacts.
 * Support software integration and debugging activities.
 * Support verification and validation activities.
 * Collaborate with systems, safety and hardware engineering teams.
 * Participate in design reviews and technical governance activities.
 * Contribute to continuous improvement and software best practices.
 * Support customer and stakeholder engagements., As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
 + Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
 + Communicating and promoting vacancies
 + Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
 + Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
 + Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people