DV-Cleared Embedded Software Engineer — Defence Tech

IO Associates; Malvern Hills; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

IO Associates in the United Kingdom (Malvern) is seeking a DV-cleared Embedded Software Engineer to join a defence-focused team for a 6-month contract. The role requires a Developed Vetting clearance and will contribute to advanced systems development.

The position is Inside IR35 with a daily rate of £550-£600, offering challenging work, strong collaboration with hardware and systems teams, and opportunities to impact critical defence technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in embedded software development within a defence or security environment.
• Valid Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C, C++, or similar.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems and embedded hardware interfaces.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and contribute to design documents.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software solutions for complex defence projects.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and systems teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Analyse requirements and translate them into robust, efficient code.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and troubleshoot software issues to maintain system integrity.
• Contribute to technical documentation and support system validation activities.
• Stay current with industry advancements to continuously improve software capabilities.

Skills

Embedded software

DV clearance

C/C++

RTOS

Hardware interfaces

Requirements analysis

Code reviews

Job description

IO Associates in the United Kingdom (Malvern) is seeking a DV-cleared Embedded Software Engineer to join a defence-focused team for a 6-month contract. The role requires a Developed Vetting clearance and will contribute to advanced systems development.

The position is Inside IR35 with a daily rate of £550-£600, offering challenging work, strong collaboration with hardware and systems teams, and opportunities to impact critical defence technology.