Embedded Software Engineer

Copello Global; Whiteley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello Global is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Whiteley with hybrid working arrangements. The role focuses on developing embedded software for advanced wireless communication products, primarily in C++, with Linux kernel and driver work as needed.

You will collaborate with hardware, RF, and systems engineers across the full product lifecycle, contributing from concept through deployment in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded C++ for wireless/secure systems.
• Familiarity with RTOS or real-time considerations in embedded projects.
• Experience on Linux-based development and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for wireless products.
• Program mainly in C++ for embedded applications.
• Develop lower-level C functionality, including Linux kernel and drivers.
• Collaborate with hardware, RF and systems engineers.
• Support integration, testing, and debugging on hardware.
• Contribute across full product lifecycle from concept to deployment.
• Engage in continuous improvement across technologies.

Skills

C++ embedded

Embedded systems

Linux

HW/SW debugging

Hands-on hardware

VHDL/FPGA

Linux kernel/dev

RF/communications

Tools

VHDL

FPGA

Job description

Whiteley (Hybrid) – SC Required – Initial 6 month contract (Inside IR35)

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a technology organisation that specialises in the research, design, and development of advanced wireless and critical RF communication systems used in mission-critical environments including defence, uncrewed and autonomous systems, government, and broadcast.

They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team working on a varied pipeline of technically challenging projects. The successful candidate will develop software for sophisticated communication products that deliver secure, reliable, long-range data transmission, collaborating closely with hardware, RF, and systems engineers and contributing across the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for advanced wireless communication products.
• Program primarily in C++ for embedded applications.
• Develop lower-level functionality in C, including Linux kernel and device driver work where required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware, RF, and systems engineers.
• Support integration, testing, and debugging on real hardware platforms.
• Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from concept through to deployment.
• Participate in continuous improvement and innovation across new and existing technologies.

Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in embedded software development using C++.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems and real-time considerations.
• Experience working in Linux-based environments.
• Ability to debug complex issues across software and hardware interfaces.
• A practical, problem-solving mindset with a willingness to engage hands‑on with hardware.
• Experience with VHDL or FPGA development.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel development and device drivers.
• Knowledge of RF or communications systems.