Embedded Software Engineer (Embedded Signal Processing)

Defence iQ; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Defence and Security is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Embedded Signal Processing. This permanent role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative defence projects, particularly in sonar signal processing. The position emphasizes hands-on involvement with test rigs and embedded systems, requiring onsite presence a few days a week. Join a dynamic team and leverage your skills in Assembler and C development, while enjoying flexible working hours and a range of employee benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical sector, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Optional 9-day fortnight

Time off in lieu (TOIL)

Flexible working hours

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Casual dress code

25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown

Holiday purchase/sale options

Private healthcare, dental, and critical illness cover

Discounts at 200+ online stores

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Assembler and C development.
• Good understanding of signal processing and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing software solutions for sonar signal processing.
• Conducting tests on bespoke embedded hardware and resolving issues.

Skills

Assembler development

C development

Embedded program design

Signal processing techniques

Software/hardware integration

UML design techniques

Software development lifecycle

FPGA and DSP hardware

Python

Tools

Azure DevOps

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Our client is a leader in the Defence and Security sector specialising in Maritime products. They're seeking a Senior Software Engineer - with experience in Embedded Signal Processing to join their dynamic team. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence projects, particularly within the realm of sonar signal processing.

The position requires onsite presence 2 to 3 days per week, emphasising hands-on involvement with test rigs and embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Designing software solutions.
• Implementing and testing software in both Assembler and C, including unit and continuous integration testing.
• Implementing, integrating, and optimising sonar signal processing algorithms.
• Developing high-quality, maintainable code.
• Loading code onto bespoke embedded hardware platforms and conducting tests.
• Integrating, analysing defects, and resolving issues to support verification teams.
• Peer reviewing design and code, fostering a culture of learning and feedback.
• Designing software architecture using UML and the Enterprise Architect tool.
• Estimating work and assisting in building work package backlogs to track progress.
• Progressing assigned stories and tasks using Azure DevOps.
• Providing verbal progress reports and contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives.

Skills, Qualification and Experience:

• Significant experience in Assembler development.
• Good experience in C development.
• Good experience in embedded program design.
• Good understanding of signal processing techniques.
• Experience in software/hardware integration and fault resolution.
• Good experience in UML design techniques.
• Understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with FPGA and DSP hardware.
• Familiarity with Python would be beneficial.

You will report to the Director of Software and must be eligible to obtain UK SC clearance.

Candidates should be within commuting distance of the site based in West London.

Employee benefits include:

• Optional 9-day fortnight
• Time off in lieu (TOIL)
• Flexible working hours
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working (role-dependent)
• Casual dress code
• 25 days holiday + Christmas shutdown
• Holiday purchase/sale options
• Private healthcare, dental, and critical illness cover (via salary sacrifice)
• Discounts at 200+ online stores (Reward Hub)
• Life cover (4x annual salary)

If you are passionate about Software Engineering and eager to make an impact within the Defence and Security sector, please apply now or contact me directly to discuss more!