Senior Embedded Linux/C++ Engineer - Onsite Cambridge (SC)

TEC Partners Limited; Melbourn; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

TEC Partners Limited in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with Linux and C++ expertise for an onsite, defence-focused role. You will develop software in Linux environments, work on embedded C and GUI tooling, and collaborate with hardware teams to deliver robust systems.

The role requires active SC clearance, 4–5 days onsite, and strong Python for tooling. The position offers a rate of £65–£85 per hour for an initial 6-month assignment with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance is mandatory.
• Strong C++ development experience with embedded C and Linux.
• Experience in defence, aerospace or national security environments.
• Ability to work onsite in Cambridge 4–5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Development of software in Linux-based environments.
• C++ application development for complex systems
• Embedded C development for hardware-adjacent systems
• Python development for tooling, automation and test
• Development and maintenance of GUI applications
• Integration, debugging and system-level testing
• Working closely with electronics and systems engineers in a multidisciplinary team
• Supporting delivery within a secure, defence environment

Skills

C++ development

Embedded C

Linux development

Python scripting

GUI development (Qt)

Tools

Qt

Job description

TEC Partners Limited in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with Linux and C++ expertise for an onsite, defence-focused role. You will develop software in Linux environments, work on embedded C and GUI tooling, and collaborate with hardware teams to deliver robust systems.

The role requires active SC clearance, 4–5 days onsite, and strong Python for tooling. The position offers a rate of £65–£85 per hour for an initial 6-month assignment with potential extension.