Embedded Software Engineer

Morson Human Resources Limited; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled software engineer to join a global leader in flight simulation technology. You will develop real-time software for flight simulators and be part of a fast-paced, safety-critical engineering team.

You’ll work across control software, GUIs, and simulation logic, with responsibilities spanning design, development, V&V, and customer support.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C programming (C++/C# beneficial)
• Understanding of Systems Engineering V-Model / SDLC
• Integration, test, and debugging of complex systems
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time software for flight simulation systems (control systems, GUIs, simulation logic)
• Support system integration, testing, debugging, and fault resolution
• Contribute across the full engineering lifecycle: Requirements → Design → Development → V&V → Customer Acceptance
• Work within a Systems Engineering (V-Model) environment
• Support post-delivery enhancements and customer support

Skills

C programming

C++/C# knowledge

V-Model/SDLC

Real-time systems

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Visual Studio

Windows development

Jira/Confluence

Job description

The Opportunity

Join a global leader in flight simulation technology, delivering cutting-edge Full Flight Simulators (FFS) and Fixed Training Devices (FTD) used worldwide to train pilots and improve aviation safety.

This role sits at the heart of our technology transformation, offering the opportunity to work on real-time, safety-critical systems in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.

You’ll play a key role in developing next-generation simulation capabilities that directly contribute to “Creating Safer Skies.”

Why Join?

• Work on high-fidelity flight simulators used by leading aerospace organisations
• Collaborate across systems, software, avionics, and hardware teams
• Be part of a growing, forward-thinking engineering environment
• Strong opportunities for career progression and technical development

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop real-time software for flight simulation systems (control systems, GUIs, simulation logic)
• Support system integration, testing, debugging, and fault resolution
• Contribute across the full engineering lifecycle: o Requirements → Design → Development → V&V → Customer Acceptance
• Work within a Systems Engineering (V-Model) environment
• Support post-delivery enhancements and customer support

What We’re Looking For

• Strong proficiency in C programming (C++/C# beneficial)
• Understanding of Systems Engineering V-Model / SDLC
• Integration, test, and debugging of complex systems
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

• Safety-critical systems (aerospace, automotive, defence)
• Knowledge of ARINC / AFDX / CAN bus protocols
• Visual Studio / Windows development
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• Exposure to web technologies (JavaScript, HTML)