Embedded ADA Engineer

Fynity; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology firm in Stevenage is seeking an experienced Embedded Ada Software Engineer to develop next-generation datalink systems. You will engage in the entire software lifecycle, from requirements capture to implementation, with opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates have proven experience in embedded software development using Ada and must have a high level of security clearance. This role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and involvement in technical design decisions.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Potential for travel across UK and Europe

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing embedded software using Ada.
• Hands-on lab experience with components and test equipment.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems such as FreeRTOS.

Responsibilities

• Capture requirements and contribute to embedded software architecture.
• Implement and maintain mission-critical systems using Ada.
• Perform verification through reviews and testing of Ada components.

Skills

Embedded software development

Real-Time Operating Systems

Programming in Ada

Problem-solving

Communication protocols

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Embedded Ada Software Engineer - Datalink Systems

Real‑Time Embedded Systems | Defence Technology | Career Development

We're looking for an experienced Embedded Ada Software Engineer to join a team developing next‑generation datalink systems. This is a hands‑on role covering the full software lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture to implementation and verification, with plenty of opportunity to influence protocols and technical design. A high level of security clearance is required for this role.

Day to Day

• Capture requirements and contribute to embedded software architecture & design in Ada
• Implement and maintain mission‑critical systems using Ada
• Perform verification through reviews and testing of Ada components
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams including Software, Firmware, Hardware, and Test Engineers
• Support current and future datalink systems and their associated protocols with Ada‑based solutions

Why his role

• Extensive hands‑on embedded software development in Ada
• Career development opportunities, including technical and leadership training
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence system design
• Potential for travel and collaboration across UK and European sites

Do you have

• Proven experience developing embedded software using Ada
• Hands‑on lab experience with components and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes)
• Hard real‑time embedded software development
• Experience with Real‑Time Operating Systems (e.g., FreeRTOS)

Desirable

• Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCI‑Express)
• Model‑based development experience (UML, Rhapsody)
• Strong problem‑solving at system and software component level
• Experience in system integration and performance analysis

If you are interested please apply ASAP.