Embedded Software Engineer

Synergize Consulting Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence consulting firm is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for a contract role in Bedfordshire. The candidate will support high-profile development programmes involving design, development, and testing of Real Time Embedded software in Ada. Ideal candidates will have a strong software engineering background and experience in debugging. Previous defence sector experience is a plus. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work on complex systems.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering background with Ada programming experience.
• Expert debugging skills in Embedded Real Time environments.
• Excellent knowledge of UML.

Responsibilities

• Support design, coding, and testing of complex Real Time Embedded software.
• Take ownership of tasks across the software lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams to develop robust solutions.

Skills

Embedded Real Time programming in Ada

Debugging skills

UML knowledge

Requirements engineering

Communication skills

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

Dimensions

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer (Ada) - Contract - Bedfordshire - £competitive

Synergize Consulting are now hiring for an Embedded Software Engineer to work at a leading defence client on a contract basis.

The successful candidate will support a number of high-profile development programmes and will work in a multi‑faceted role that includes the design, development, test and support of current and future workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Support the specification, design, coding and testing of complex Real Time Embedded software in Ada, producing quality software, to high integrity levels, company standards and customer requirements.
• Take ownership of complex tasks across the full software lifecycle from requirements to integration, testing and delivery.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams, working closely across disciplines to develop robust solutions whilst maintaining working independence.

Experience required

• Strong software engineering background, which includes significant work with the Ada programming language and OO design principles.
• Expert skills in debugging within Embedded Real Time environments.
• Strong working knowledge of UML.
• Experience of requirements engineering, hands‑on integration and target testing.
• Excellent working knowledge of developing software within a mature development process framework.
• Previous experience within the defence sector would be desirable but not essential.
• Usage of tools such as Dimensions, DOORS, Rhapsody would be beneficial to the role.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with technical and non‑technical teams.
• Due to the nature of the client, it would be an advantage for candidates to hold, or be eligible and willing to undergo, a certain level of security clearance (SC).

If you are looking to take the next exciting step in your IT career, please send in your CV for immediate consideration.