Embedded Software Engineer

The Talent Locker Ltd.; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for advanced defence communications systems in Peterborough. The role offers a hybrid work model, working 3 days on-site and includes excellent benefits such as 25 days’ holiday, enhanced pension contributions, and private healthcare. Candidates with a few years of experience in embedded software development, proficiency in C/C++, and eligible for BPSS clearance are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Enhanced pension contributions up to 8%

Private healthcare

Subsidised canteen

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexitime system allowing extra days off

Qualifications

• A few years’ experience in embedded software design and implementation.
• Proficiency in C and/or C++ programming.
• Eligible for BPPS (Basic security clearance).

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for advanced radio and communication systems.
• Support test and acceptance activities.
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to design/code reviews.

Skills

Embedded software design

C programming

C++ programming

Rust or Go exposure

Knowledge of VoIP and network protocols

Tools

Linux

Mathworks

MATLAB

NumPy

Job description

Overview

Embedded Software Engineer – Defence Communications
Location: Peterborough (Hybrid – 3 days per week on-site)
Salary: £45-60k + Excellent Benefits
Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS

Join a world-class engineering team at the heart of aviation safety. This is a great opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of technically complex projects that make a real-world difference in civilian and defence air traffic systems.

As part of a 50-strong engineering function, you’ll work across the full embedded software lifecycle—designing, coding, testing and supporting high-integrity communication systems. If you want to work on cutting-edge systems, progress your career, and be part of something that truly matters, this could be for you.

You may be reading this and only have a couple of years’ experience – that’s fine, this role is not for someone that is senior and still on the upward path of learning, finding their feet and want a great place to continue their career.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be developing embedded software for advanced radio and communication systems, covering architectural and detailed design, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and unit testing. You’ll support test and acceptance activities, prepare technical documentation, and contribute to design/code reviews. On smaller projects you may also act as the technical authority, supporting the Project Engineer to coordinate activities and ensure quality delivery.

What you’ll bring

• A few years’ experience in embedded software design and implementation
• Proficiency in C and/or C++ programming, with experience of Linux environments
• Exposure to Rust or Go (beneficial)
• Knowledge of modelling tools (e.g. Mathworks, MATLAB, NumPy)
• Understanding of VoIP and network protocols
• Eligible for BPPS (Basic security clearance)

Why this role?

• Work on essential systems trusted by civilian and defence aviation worldwide
• Be part of a collaborative team environment with long-term project pipelines
• Platinum-level Investors in People accreditation reflects the career development culture here
• Future-focused business where innovation and continuous improvement are part of the DNA

You’ll get 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions up to 8%, private healthcare, a subsidised canteen, cycle-to-work scheme, and more. The flexitime system lets you bank an extra day off each month, and there’s a strong focus on continuous learning and development.