Embedded Software Engineer (C++)

Certain Advantage; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Certain Advantage, a leading defence company, is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in Bristol. You will perform V&V for real-time embedded software, translate requirements into test cases, and document software tests in lab environments.

The role emphasizes analytical problem solving, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and strong written and verbal communication to support software quality across the lifecycle, including automation scripting to

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering V&V activities within an embedded software environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to debugging.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Experience converting software requirements into structured test cases and test procedures.
• Hands-on experience testing embedded software on electro-mechanical products in a laboratory environment.
• Good understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
• Scripting experience to support automation and testing activities.
• Embedded software development experience using C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Perform Verification & Validation (V&V) activities for real-time embedded software applications.
• Translate software requirements into comprehensive test cases and structured test procedures.
• Prepare, execute, and document software tests, ensuring accurate data capture and analysis.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to engineering and project teams to support software quality and continuous improvement.
• Investigate issues, troubleshoot complex problems, and support software integration activities.
• Work within laboratory environments, testing embedded software on electro-mechanical systems.

Skills

V&V

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Technical communication

Test case design

Laboratory testing

Software lifecycle

Scripting

C/C++

Job description

Certain Advantage is hiring for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a leading defence company.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Verification & Validation (V&V) activities for real-time embedded software applications.
• Translate software requirements into comprehensive test cases and structured test procedures.
• Prepare, execute, and document software tests, ensuring accurate data capture and analysis.
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to engineering and project teams to support software quality and continuous improvement.
• Investigate issues, troubleshoot complex problems, and support software integration activities.
• Work within laboratory environments, testing embedded software on electro-mechanical systems.

The individual:

• Proven experience delivering V&V activities within an embedded software environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to debugging.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Experience converting software requirements into structured test cases and test procedures.
• Hands-on experience testing embedded software on electro-mechanical products in a laboratory environment.
• Good understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
• Scripting experience to support automation and testing activities.
• Embedded software development experience using C/C++.