Embedded Software Engineer

Cirrus Selection; West of England; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Paid overtime

Flexi leave 15 days

Job summary

Cirrus Selection is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join a high-assurance air defence program in Bristol. You will contribute to C2 architecture design, embedded development, and future product engineering on safety-critical, real-time systems with Ada at the core; C++ and Rust backgrounds are welcomed and will be supported.

This on-site role offers a strong package with a salary up to £60k, bonus up to £2,500, pension contributions up to 14%, paid overtime and up to 15 days flexi

Qualifications

• Experience in safety-critical or regulated environments preferred.
• Embedded development across full lifecycle.
• Real-time systems knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for air defence C2 systems.
• Contribute to architecture design and future product engineering.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure safety-critical requirements are met.

Skills

Ada

C++

Rust

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer, Air Defence SystemsBased in BristolSalary up to £60,000Most software engineers will never see their work matter in the way yours could here.This team builds Command and Control software for some of the most advanced air defence systems in the world. Maritime. Real-time. Safety-critical. The kind of work where getting it right genuinely counts.You'll be working hands-on across the full development lifecycle, contributing to C2 architecture design, embedded development, and the engineering of future products. The tech stack centres on Ada, though if your background is C++ or Rust, that's very much welcomed. Capable engineers pick up Ada quickly, and the team will support you through it.The role is largely on-site in Bristol, which reflects the classification of the work rather than a lack of trust. If you know this sector, you understand.The package is strong: salary to £60k, bonus up to £2,500, combined pension contributions to 14%, paid overtime, and up to 15 days additional flexi leave on top of your standard allowance.Security clearance will be required. British nationality is essential.If you've been developing in safety-critical or regulated environments, and you want your next role to mean something beyond the sprint board, this is worth a conversation.Apply below, or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.