Embedded Software Engineer (C)

Meritus Talent; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company is looking for a Software Engineer specializing in Embedded Systems to join their team in Stevenage. The role involves developing safety-critical software in C/C++ and working across the entire software lifecycle. Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience with embedded software and familiarity with safety standards. This is a 6-month contract offering £70 per hour with some hybrid flexibility.

Benefits

£70 per hour

6-month contract with likely extensions

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bare-metal Embedded software development.
• Strong understanding of the software life cycle.
• Experience with requirements management and version control tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and verify Embedded software for safety-critical systems.
• Work across the full software life cycle including design and verification.
• Support system integration and debugging.

Skills

C/C++ development

Documentation skills

Problem-solving

Safety-critical standards knowledge

Tools

DOORS

GIT

RTC

LDRA

RAPITA

SCADE

Job description

Software Engineer - Embedded Systems (Safety-Critical)Stevenage | Onsite (some hybrid flexibility)
£70 per hour via umbrella | 6-month contract (extensions likely)

Overview

A leading defence technology company is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their development team in Stevenage. You'll play a key role in designing and delivering safety-critical, Real Time Embedded software for next-generation missile and defence systems.

This is a hands‑on role working across the full software development life cycle - from requirements and design through to testing, verification, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and verify Embedded software in C/C++ for safety‑critical Real Time systems.
• Work across the full software life cycle, including requirements capture, design, implementation, integration, and formal verification.
• Support system integration and debugging using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation to meet safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with systems, electronics, and integration engineers.
• Ensure compliance with safety‑critical standards such as DO-178C Level B or equivalent.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven experience developing bare‑metal Embedded software in C/C++.
• Strong understanding of the full software life cycle, including requirements and verification.
• Experience with requirements management and version control tools (eg, DOORS, GIT, RTC).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and solve complex technical issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and structured approach to documentation.

Desirable

• Experience working to DO-178C, SIL-4, or similar safety integrity standards.
• Familiarity with tools such as LDRA, RAPITA, or SCADE.
• Knowledge of defence or aerospace systems and Microcontroller‑based development.
• Experience in Python, C++, or modelling tools for simulation or testing.

What's on Offer

• £70 per hour (via umbrella)
• 6-month contract with likely extensions
• Onsite in Stevenage (some hybrid flexibility)
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge defence and aerospace projects