Software Engineer

• Design, develop, test and maintain embedded software using C, C++ and Python.
• Contribute to software requirements, design, implementation and verification activities.
• Develop and execute software test cases, supporting integration and automated testing.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve technical challenges across aircraft systems.
• Support software qualification, certification and compliance activities.
• Maintain high standards of software quality, documentation and configuration management., If you’re a Software Engineer with a passion for embedded systems and want to contribute to the development of next-generation aerospace technology, we’d be keen to hear from you.

• Ideally 3+ years’ experience in software engineering, particularly embedded or safety-critical systems.
• Strong programming experience in C, alongside exposure to C++ and Python.
• Experience across both software development and testing/verification.
• Understanding of software requirements, code reviews and structured development processes.
• Experience with embedded or real-time software systems.
• Strong analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in developing technically.

Experience with DO-178C would be highly beneficial, particularly within airborne software development. However, candidates from other safety-critical environments, including defence, rail and medical devices, are also encouraged to apply.

Experience with Ada or Rust may also be considered where supported by relevant embedded software development experience.

• Salary: Circa £45,000, with flexibility depending on experience.
• Annual bonus: 15%.
• Pension: 8%.
• Annual leave: 25 days.
• Hybrid working: 3 days per week on-site in Farnborough.
• Opportunity to work on advanced aircraft technology and safety-critical systems.
• Technical development, training and support from experienced engineers.
• A collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute across multiple engineering disciplines.

Morson Edge is working with an innovative aerospace organisation developing next-generation aircraft technology. As the engineering team continues to grow, we’re looking for a talented Software Engineer to contribute to the development of complex, safety-critical airborne software systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys getting involved across the full software development lifecycle, combining hands-on programming with requirements management, testing, verification and systems integration.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, working closely with software, hardware, systems and flight operations specialists to solve real-world engineering challenges.