> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4168858-embedded-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4168858-embedded-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# embedded software engineer

- **Company:** Profectus Recruitment
- **Location:** Witney, UK
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Embedded Software, Verification and Validation (Software), Real Time Systems
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://profectusrecruitment.co.uk/job/safety-critical-software-engineer/#apply-dialog

## About the Role

We're looking for a strong embedded software engineer with experience developing safety-critical or real-time systems. You'll need to be technically curious and confident discussing your engineering decisions, processes and approach to solving complex problems.

You'll have experience with:

 * Embedded software development.
 * Real-time systems and software lifecycles.
 * Safety-critical development processes.
 * Requirements and traceability.
 * Verification and validation.
 * Working within a regulated engineering environment.

Security: Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

## Description

* Develop safety-critical embedded and real-time software.
 * Design software supporting runtime assurance, safety monitoring and fail-safe functions.
 * Contribute to autonomous flight and mission-critical systems.
 * Support verification, validation and certification activities.
 * Produce software documentation and certification evidence.
 * Work within structured safety-critical development processes.
 * Collaborate with systems, verification and safety engineers.