Embedded Software Engineer

Electus Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and security consultancy is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer Consultant to join their team in Cambridge. The role involves designing, developing, and testing embedded software solutions for complex projects in the defence sector. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in embedded software development, particularly with proficiency in C and additional programming languages. This permanent position provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding projects

Collaborative work environment

State-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities for professional development

Generous pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Company-sponsored social events

Comprehensive relocation package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Proficient in C and at least one other language (C#, C++, MATLAB).
• Experience with RTOS software development and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software solutions.
• Collaborate with skilled engineers to create prototypes.
• Contribute to projects in defence and homeland security.

Skills

Embedded software development

Proficiency in C

Experience with Linux

Scripting (Python, MATLAB)

Job description

Advance Your Career as an Embedded Software Engineer in the Defence Sector.

A leading defence and security technology consultancy, working on cutting‑edge projects to protect the UK from technological and cyber threats, is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement complex solutions for real‑world challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software solutions across the full product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with a team of highly skilled engineers to turn concepts into prototypes and operational systems.
• Contribute to pioneering projects in the defence and homeland security sectors.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in embedded software development with proficiency in C and at least one other language (e.g., C#, C++, MATLAB) in the defence sector is essential.
• Experience with Linux, bare metal/RTOS software development, and embedded debugging methods.
• Knowledge of scripting for test or signal processing (e.g., Python, MATLAB) and electronics development would be desirable.

Key Information

• Role: Embedded Software Engineer Consultant
• Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
• Location: Cambridge – Predominantly On‑Site

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and resources.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Company‑sponsored social events.
• Comprehensive relocation package available, if applicable.

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

This is a permanent position.