Lead Embedded C Engineer - DO-178C, Real-Time Systems

Matchtech Group; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop mission- and safety-critical embedded software for defence and aerospace, focusing on DO-178C Level A compliance. The role requires strong real-time C/C++ expertise and leadership across the software lifecycle.

The contract is 6 months, located in Cheltenham with hybrid working; Inside IR35 applies. The candidate will collaborate with hardware, systems and test teams to deliver compliant, high-integrity software.

Qualifications

• Significant experience building bare-metal, real-time embedded systems using C.
• Strong proficiency in Embedded C/C++ and real-time software design.
• In-depth knowledge of DO-178C Level A standards, processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Derive high-level and low-level software requirements.
• Author software architectures and detailed design documentation.
• Develop bare-metal, real-time embedded software using C and C++.
• Implement safety-critical software for an embedded modular platform.
• Manage activities across the full software development lifecycle.
• Ensure DO-178C Level A compliance including traceability, testing and QA.
• Conduct design reviews, code reviews, verification and validation activities.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems and test engineering teams for integration.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Real-time software design

DO-178C Level A

Safety-critical systems

RTOS concepts

Debugging hardware interfaces

Leadership

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop mission- and safety-critical embedded software for defence and aerospace, focusing on DO-178C Level A compliance. The role requires strong real-time C/C++ expertise and leadership across the software lifecycle.

The contract is 6 months, located in Cheltenham with hybrid working; Inside IR35 applies. The candidate will collaborate with hardware, systems and test teams to deliver compliant, high-integrity software.