Embedded Systems Engineer

IntaPeople Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent maritime and defence technology firm in Portsmouth is looking for an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer. This hands-on role involves developing and maintaining advanced embedded systems for naval applications. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in engineering and have experience in defence systems. Join this innovative team to work on impactful engineering challenges and advance your career in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in defence or maritime systems.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and system integration.
• Valid security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain embedded systems for maritime platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Contribute to testing and validation of hardware and software.

Skills

Experience working on defence or maritime systems

Strong understanding of embedded systems

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Systems)

Job description

An innovative maritime and defence technology company in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to join their technical team. This is a hands-on role supporting the development of advanced systems used in naval and defence applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, integrate, and maintain embedded systems for complex maritime and defence platforms.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Contribute to testing, validation, and verification activities of hardware and software systems.
• Apply engineering principles to optimise system design, functionality, and maintainability.
• Support technical documentation, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance.

Experience/Skills:

• Experience working on defence or maritime systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Systems, or related discipline).
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and system integration.
• Valid security clearance – candidates must either hold or be eligible to obtain.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Join a company delivering advanced defence and maritime solutions, where your work has direct operational impact. You’ll tackle challenging engineering problems, collaborate with expert teams, and advance your career in a secure, high-tech environment.