Embedded Ada Software Engineer – Datalink Systems

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

Job summary

A defence technology company in the UK is seeking an experienced Embedded Ada Software Engineer to develop next-generation datalink systems. This role covers the full software lifecycle with opportunities for technical and leadership training, as well as collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have proven experience in developing embedded software in Ada and hands-on lab experience with components. The role may involve travel across UK and European sites.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Potential for travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing embedded software using Ada.
• Hands-on lab experience with components and test equipment.
• Experience in system integration and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Embedded software development in Ada

Hard real-time embedded software development

Problem-solving at system and software component level

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Real-Time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS)

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.

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