Embedded Software Engineer

Strativ Group; Tampereen seutukunta; Hybrid; EUR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Strativ Group is seeking a Freelance SDR Embedded Software Engineer to support a leading Finnish defence technology organisation. You will develop embedded software for SDR platforms, implement real-time C/C++ applications in Embedded Linux, and integrate software with RF and FPGA hardware for secure military communications.

The role requires 7+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++ skills, and experience with real-time systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Embedded Software Engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in C and C++ development.
• Proven experience in Embedded Linux environments.
• Experience with real-time or mission-critical systems.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, and secure communications architectures.
• Exposure to SDR technologies is highly advantageous.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, space, naval or secure communications sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for SDR platforms.
• Design and implement real-time C/C++ applications in Embedded Linux.
• Integrate SDR software with RF, FPGA and communications hardware.
• Support waveform development, protocol implementation and secure communications.
• Perform low-level debugging, optimisation and hardware integration.
• Participate in verification, validation and system integration testing.
• Collaborate with RF, Systems, FPGA and Electronics Engineering teams.
• Produce technical documentation per defence industry standards.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded Linux

Real-time systems

Networking (TCP/IP, UDP)

Software Defined Radio (SDR)

Job description

Freelance SDR Embedded Software Engineer | Defence Communications Programme | Finland | B2B Contract

We are currently supporting a leading Finnish defence technology organisation in their search for an experienced Freelance SDR Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of next-generation tactical communications and military radio systems across a number of NATO-aligned defence programmes.

• Develop and maintain embedded software for Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms


• Design and implement real-time applications in C/C++ within Embedded Linux environments


• Integrate SDR software with RF, FPGA and communications hardware


• Support waveform development, protocol implementation and secure communications functionality


• Perform low-level debugging, optimisation and hardware integration activities


• Participate in verification, validation and system integration testing


• Collaborate closely with RF, Systems, FPGA and Electronics Engineering teams


• Produce technical documentation in line with defence industry standards and programme requirements


• 7+ years' experience in Embedded Software Engineering


• Strong expertise in C and C++ development


• Proven experience working within Embedded Linux environments


• Experience developing software for real-time or mission-critical systems


• Understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications architectures


• Previous experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies would be highly advantageous


• Exposure to GNU Radio, FPGA integration, tactical communications, military radios or electronic warfare systems is desirable


• Experience within Defence, Aerospace, Space, Naval or Secure Communications sectors preferred

Tampere Region, Finland (Hybrid Working)

Security Clearance Eligibility Beneficial

This opportunity would suit engineers currently supporting military communications, SDR, EW or secure networking programmes within defence organisations, prime contractors or specialist communications technology providers.