Embedded Software Engineer

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence consultancy based in Southampton is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement efficient real-time system software. The role involves hands-on technical design and team leadership for projects related to Position, Navigation and Timing, RF communication, and sensors. You will need a strong C/C++ background and experience with DSP algorithms. Access to flexible benefits and a competitive salary of £55,000 - £80,000 is offered, along with security clearance eligibility requirements.

Benefits

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible savings and protection options

Leisure and entertainment benefits

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc or Master's degree in an appropriate engineering or computer science related subject.
• Strong skill set in C and/or C++ for embedded development and associated operating systems.
• Good understanding of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms and experience of modelling or simulation algorithms using MATLAB or Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient real-time system software for various developments.
• Lead technical teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Use design and simulation skills in prototypes and development of new products.

Skills

Embedded C/C++ development

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Matlab or Python for simulation

Education

BEng/BSc or Master's degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Software Defined Radio (SDR)

OpenCPI

FPGA firmware development

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer

Salary: £55,000 - £80,000

Location: Southampton

Sector: Defence and National Security

You will join a leading defence and national security consultancy to design and implement efficient real time system software for a variety of developments in the domains of Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT), RF communication and sensors. This senior engineering role combines hands‑on detailed design with technical team leadership.

You will use your design and simulation skills in projects from prototypes for urgent requirements at low TRL to development of new products. Specific technology domains will include communication systems, radar systems, ground search systems, GNSS anti‑jam and anti‑spoof technologies such as array‑based directional antenna systems and extended long range navigation (eLORAN) systems.

Your skills and experience:

• BEng/BSc or Master's degree in an appropriate engineering or computer science related subject.
• Strong skill set in C and/or C++ for embedded development and associated operating systems.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver project requirements, system design, and system test/integration phases and experience of modern DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of latest System on Chip (SoC) devices, Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms and open‑source frameworks such as OpenCPI.
• Good understanding of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms and experience of modelling or simulation algorithms using MATLAB or Python.

Ideally you will have experience in some of the following:

• Awareness of security aspects related to embedded systems.
• Practical electronics design experience in hardware and associated FPGA firmware development.
• Knowledge of defence domains, such as Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT), Electronic Warfare, Sensor and Communication systems.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary you will enjoy access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection and Life, Leisure and Entertainment.

Security Information

Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, the candidate should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC. For more information about clearance eligibility, please see (url removed)