C/C++ Software Engineer

Matchtech; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a C/C++ Software Engineer for a 6-month contract in Cheltenham, offering hybrid working. You will develop embedded software for mission-critical systems used in defence and aerospace.

Responsibilities include defining requirements, designing and verifying software, writing bare-metal C/C++ code, and contributing to design reviews with engineering teams. Proficiency with Git and CI/CD is required; experience with safety analysis and DO-178C is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded software development.
• Experience with bare-metal embedded software execution and testing.
• Understanding of software lifecycle processes and verification.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and design software across multiple integrity levels.
• Produce high-quality C/C++ code in line with standards.
• Develop and test bare-metal embedded software.
• Create design documentation and support requirements development.
• Perform software testing, debugging and verification in embedded environments.
• Participate in design and code reviews with engineering teams.

Skills

C/C++

Bare-metal embedded

SDLC & verification

Git

CI/CD

Debugging tools

Hardware interfaces

Safety analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Location: Cheltenham (hybrid working)

Duration: 6 month contract

Inside IR35

Role details:

Our client, a leading developer of mission-critical and safety-critical systems for the defence and aerospace sectors, is seeking a C/C++ Software Engineer for a contract opportunity. The role will involve developing robust embedded software for applications used across military aircraft, vehicles, civil aerospace and unmanned systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Defining requirements, designing, developing and verifying software across a range of integrity levels
• Producing high-quality C and C++ code in line with internal software standards
• Developing and testing bare-metal embedded software
• Creating accurate software design documentation and supporting requirements development
• Carrying out software testing, debugging and verification within embedded environments
• Participating in design and code reviews to maintain robust engineering standards
• Working collaboratively with wider engineering teams and technical stakeholders

Job Requirements:

• High proficiency in C and C++ software development
• Experience writing bare-metal embedded software
• Understanding of software development lifecycles, requirements and verification processes
• Experience with Git, containerised development environments and CI/CD workflows
• Familiarity with debugging tools, hardware interfaces and safety analysis techniques
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a wider team
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Skills:

• Understanding of hardware and software integration
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Experience developing software in accordance with DO-178C
• Knowledge of safety-critical or mission-critical software development