Embedded Software Consultant – Defence – Cambridge

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A Defence Technology Company in the UK is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Consultant to develop cutting-edge software for defense applications. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Embedded C and experience in a multi-disciplinary team. This role offers a competitive starting salary, salary reviews, bonuses, and excellent benefits. Security clearance is essential.

Benefits

Starting salary

Salary reviews

Bonus

Pension

Free lunches

Qualifications

• Experience in Embedded C and knowledge of software languages such as C, C++, MATLAB is highly advantageous.
• Degree in software or electronics, or another field that leads to an Embedded Software Engineer role.
• Open to candidates at various levels of experience, from 1–2 years to more senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software primarily in Embedded C for defence-related technologies.
• Collaborate in a multi-discipline team including engineers and physicists.
• Contribute to prototyping and use of relevant software tools.

Skills

Embedded C

Prototyping

C++

MATLAB

Education

Degree in software, electronics or related field

Job description

Overview

Embedded Software Consultant – Defence – Cambridge

A growing and technologically intriguing Defence company, based in Cambridge, is seeking experienced Embedded Software Consultants or Engineers to assist in the development of newly invented technologies that will enhance the defence and safety of the UK.

Your Embedded Software experience should be specifically in Embedded C. Ideally, you will have experience in the Defence sector; however, we are open to candidates from other complex sectors. It will be essential that you could obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software primarily in Embedded C for defence-related technologies.
• Collaborate in a multi-discipline team that includes mechanical, software, electronics engineers, physicists and other professionals.
• Contribute to prototyping and use of software tools such as C, C++, MATLAB or other relevant languages.
• Engage in the development lifecycle to deliver robust, reliable embedded systems.
• Assist in obtaining security clearance where required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Embedded C; knowledge of prototyping and software languages such as C, C++, MATLAB is highly advantageous.
• Degree in software or electronics, or another field that leads to an Embedded Software Engineer role.
• Open to candidates at various levels of experience, from 1–2 years to more senior roles; level of responsibility will depend on experience and skills.
• Willingness to work in a defence-related environment and ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Benefits

Starting salary, salary reviews, bonus, pension, free lunches, and other outstanding benefits.

How to apply

If you want to work on complex, industry-defining technologies, submit an application now to avoid missing out. For more general information, please call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialists Newton Colmore, on 0121 268 2240 or have Newton Colmore contact you after you submit your CV. Please note we will not be able to discuss role specifics until we have a copy of your CV.