Embedded Software Engineer

iO Associates; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

iO Associates is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their Advanced Developments Group in Portsmouth on a hybrid 3 days onsite, for a 6-month contract in the defence and aerospace sector.

You will work on embedded systems, wireless technologies, real-time software, and contribute from concept to deployment, with requirements for C/C++, bare-metal and Embedded Linux, DSP and SDR, and active SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Embedded software development using C/C++ for bare-metal and embedded Linux.
• Experience with DSP and Software Defined Radio (SDR).
• Active SC Clearance and British nationality.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software using C/C++ for bare-metal and embedded Linux.
• Prototype wireless solutions.
• Develop real-time embedded software and firmware.
• Configure embedded Linux using Buildroot, Yocto, U-Boot and Device Trees.
• Support software from prototype through to deployment.

Skills

C/C++

DSP

SDR

SC Clearance

British National

Tools

Buildroot

Yocto

U-Boot

Device Trees

Job description

Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract (Extension Possible)

Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required on submission (British Nationals only)

About the Role

Our client is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their Advanced Developments Group (ADG), a highly innovative team delivering cutting-edge technology solutions within the defence and aerospace sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on advanced embedded systems, wireless technologies, and real-time software in a collaborative R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software using C/C++
• Build software for bare-metal and embedded Linux platforms
• Prototype innovative wireless solutions
• Develop real-time embedded software and firmware
• Configure embedded Linux using Buildroot, Yocto, U-Boot, and Device Trees
• Support software from prototype through to deployment

Required Experience

• Embedded Software development using C/C++
• Bare-metal and Embedded Linux development
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• Software Defined Radio (SDR)
• Active SC Clearance
• British National

Nice to Have

• Buildroot
• Yocto
• U-Boot
• Experience working within Defence or Aerospace environments

You’ll be joining a small, highly skilled engineering team working on cutting-edge embedded technologies, allowing you to contribute to innovative projects from concept through to deployment.