Senior Embedded Engineer

Addition; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid onsite work

Matched pension

Life assurance

Extra holiday

Health plan

Private medical

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Addition Solutions in Malvern is seeking a senior embedded C++ engineer to shape advanced software for mission-critical systems. You will work hands-on across design, development and integration in a multidisciplinary team, with a strong emphasis on ownership and delivery.

The role requires embedding software expertise, a degree in a related field, and eligibility for SC security clearance. Hybrid working is available, with three days on site in Malvern.

Qualifications

• Strong modern C++ experience in embedded environments.
• Experience delivering complex embedded software end-to-end.
• Familiarity with UML or similar modelling approaches.
• Experience in disciplined engineering with configuration/change control.
• Eligible for SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop modern C++ software for embedded and mission-critical systems.
• Own features from concept through integration, verification and delivery.
• Collaborate with software, systems, FPGA and hardware specialists.
• Develop robust software for resource-constrained platforms.
• Contribute across the full software lifecycle from requirements to acceptance.
• Support system integration, testing and troubleshooting.
• Apply structured engineering and configuration management practices.
• Improve architectures, tools and engineering processes.
• Take ownership of technical work packages and deliver results.

Skills

Modern C++

Embedded software

Lifecycle management

UML modelling

Software design

SC clearance eligibility

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Electronic Engineering or related field

Job description

Join a specialist technology business developing advanced systems that support critical operational capability. This is a hands-on senior engineering role where your C++ expertise will help shape sophisticated embedded solutions across a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Role Overview

• Location: Malvern, Worcestershire - 3 days a week onsite
• Package: Up to £71,500 + benefits
• Security Clearance: Eligibility for SC Clearance with UK Eyes Only (Sole British)
• Industry: Defence Technology & Advanced Engineering

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and develop modern C++ software for complex embedded and mission-critical systems.
• Own software features from initial concept and design through to integration, verification and final delivery.
• Work closely with software, systems, algorithms, FPGA and hardware specialists to develop integrated solutions.
• Develop robust software for resource-constrained embedded platforms.
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through to implementation and acceptance.
• Support system integration, testing, verification and technical troubleshooting.
• Apply structured engineering, configuration management and assurance practices throughout development.
• Help improve software architectures, development tools and engineering processes.
• Take responsibility for technical work packages and deliver solutions that have a direct impact on customer outcomes.

Main Skills Needed

• Strong commercial experience developing software using modern C++.
• Solid background in embedded software and resource-constrained environments.
• Experience taking complex software through the full development lifecycle.
• Understanding of software design methodologies, including UML or comparable modelling approaches.
• Experience working within disciplined engineering environments with formal configuration and change management.
• Proven ability to take ownership of technical deliverables, features or work packages.
• Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in GNSS, navigation, communications, aerospace, defence, electronic warfare or another high-integrity environment would be advantageous.
• Eligibility to obtain SC security clearance is essential.

What's in It for You

• Work on advanced technology with genuine operational impact.
• Join a multidisciplinary environment where software, hardware, systems and algorithms come together.
• A role offering meaningful technical ownership and the chance to influence engineering practices.
• Hybrid flexibility, with a minimum average of three days per week on site.
• Matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Access to Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance options.
• Employee discounts covering travel, restaurants, cinema and more.
• Opportunities to volunteer and support charities and local communities.
• An inclusive environment that values different perspectives, backgrounds and routes into engineering.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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