Embedded C/C++ Software Engineer for Defense Systems

Akkodis; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, integration and verification of software solutions within a structured engineering environment.

You will work with software, systems, hardware and test engineers to deliver robust, maintainable code across Linux and embedded environments, participate in Agile sprint planning, and produce clear technical documentation and artefacts.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in C++ and knowledge of C.
• Understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and automated testing approaches.
• Understanding of requirements-driven development.
• Ability to communicate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software solutions using C++ and C
• Support software development within Linux and embedded computing environments
• Analyse software and system requirements, ensuring full traceability throughout the development lifecycle
• Produce high-quality, maintainable and reusable code in accordance with coding standards and best practices
• Develop and execute unit, integration and system test activities
• Support software integration activities and troubleshooting within laboratory and target environments
• Contribute to software design reviews, peer reviews and technical discussions
• Work collaboratively with systems, hardware, integration and test teams
• Support configuration management and version control activities using industry-standard tools
• Produce clear technical documentation and engineering artefacts
• Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, estimation and retrospectives

Skills

Strong software engineering

C++ proficiency

Software architecture

Software testing

Requirements-driven development

Multidisciplinary communication

Debugging & fault-finding

Tools

Git

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, integration and verification of software solutions within a structured engineering environment.

You will work with software, systems, hardware and test engineers to deliver robust, maintainable code across Linux and embedded environments, participate in Agile sprint planning, and produce clear technical documentation and artefacts.