Embedded Software Engineer

Searchability; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and security consultancy is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop innovative solutions for national security. The role involves collaborating on secure embedded systems, requiring strong C and Linux expertise, along with an active SC clearance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + option to purchase 5 more

10% employer pension

Private medical and life cover

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Gym access

Employee events

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in embedded software engineering.
• Must hold an active SC clearance and be able to work full-time on site.
• Strong knowledge of C language and development in Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C (Linux/RTOS/bare-metal).
• Support the design and testing of cutting-edge defence technologies.
• Collaborate with engineers across hardware, firmware, and software teams.

Skills

C programming

Embedded software engineering

Linux development

MATLAB

Python

RTOS knowledge

Tools

Embedded debugging

Electronics integration

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer
• Multiple roles available
• Salary between £50,000 to £85,000
• Embedded C, Linux, RTOS, MATLAB/Python
• Defence projects with real-world impact
• On-site in Cambridge (due to security requirements)
• SC clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT
Our client is a specialist defence and security innovation consultancy working at the forefront of national security technology. They are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engi-neer Consultant to join their elite multi-disciplinary engineering team.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a range of secure embedded systems, deliver-ing innovation from concept through to prototype. You’ll work across the full development lifecycle, shaping mission-led solutions in a collaborative and technically exceptional envi-ronment.

THE EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ROLE
• Develop embedded software in C (Linux/RTOS/bare-metal)
• Support the design, development and testing of cutting-edge defence technologies
• Collaborate with engineers across hardware, firmware, and software teams
• Help create prototypes with national security applications

EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• 3+ years’ experience in embedded software engineering
• Strong C programming and Linux development experience
• Knowledge of another language such as C++, C#, MATLAB, or Python
• Must hold an active SC clearance and able to work full-time on site

DESIRABLE:
• Bare metal / RTOS development on ARM
• Embedded debugging experience
• Electronics integration / hands-on board work
• MATLAB or Python scripting

THE BENEFITS
• Up to £85,000 salary + bonus
• 25 days holiday + option to purchase 5 more
• 10% employer pension
• Private medical, life cover, enhanced family leave
• Cycle to work scheme, gym access, employee events

TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please apply through this advert or contact [e-mail] / 07889 589 648 for more info. By applying, you give consent for your CV to be processed and submitted to our client for this vacancy.

KEYWORDS: Embedded C, RTOS, Firmware, Embedded Linux, SC Cleared, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, MATLAB, Defence Technology, NSD