Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer – Defence & Security

Experis UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis UK is seeking an Embedded / Low-Level Software Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne to develop high-performance, secure software for Defence & Security applications. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in C, C++, or Rust, and a background in embedded or real-time systems. Responsibilities include developing software in low-level languages, interfacing with hardware, and applying secure development practices. SC clearance is required or must be obtained. Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C, C++, or Rust.
• Background in embedded or real-time systems.
• Experience with hardware interfaces and low-level communication protocols.
• Familiar with Linux or macOS environments and toolchains.
• Understanding of build systems and low-level debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise software in low-level languages.
• Build systems for embedded, real-time, and constrained environments.
• Interface with hardware using SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN bus.
• Design and deliver high-performance, low-latency solutions.
• Work with industrial computing platforms.
• Apply secure and safety-critical development practices.
• Use performance profiling and optimisation techniques.
• Contribute across the full development lifecycle.

Skills

C

C++

Rust

Embedded systems

Real-time systems

Hardware interfaces

Low-level communication protocols

Linux

macOS

Job description

Experis UK is seeking an Embedded / Low-Level Software Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne to develop high-performance, secure software for Defence & Security applications. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in C, C++, or Rust, and a background in embedded or real-time systems. Responsibilities include developing software in low-level languages, interfacing with hardware, and applying secure development practices. SC clearance is required or must be obtained. Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities offered.