Senior Software Engineer

YT Technologies; Hereford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Health/wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Casual dress

Free on-site parking

Company events

Job summary

YT Technologies, a leading defence technology innovator, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their R&D team. You will design, develop, and support embedded software aligned with the technical roadmap.

Work with RF environments and DSP applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and use diagnostic tools to support production and future product lines. Eligibility for UK Security Vetting is required.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in embedded software development.
• Solid understanding of Linux OS concepts.
• Practical knowledge of RF environments, DSP and hardware debugging tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills; able to communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Eligible for UK Security Vetting (BPSS minimum) and UK residency.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support embedded software aligned with the technical roadmap.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to take concepts into production.
• Work closely with RF environment and DSP applications.
• Use diagnostic tools such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Contribute to process improvements and evaluate new technologies for future product lines.

Skills

Embedded software

Linux fundamentals

RF environments

DSP

Hardware debugging

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

Job description

YT Tech is recruiting on behalf of a leading innovator in advanced defence and security technology. Our client develops world-class, technology-led solutions deployed globally, and they are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their Research & Development team.

The Role

• Design, develop, and support embedded software aligned with the company’s technical roadmap.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Technical Support, Sales, Operations) to take concepts into full production.
• Work closely with the RF environment and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) applications.
• Utilize diagnostic tools such as spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers.
• Contribute to process improvements and evaluate new technologies for future product lines.

Requirements

• Proven professional experience in embedded software development.
• Solid understanding of Linux operating system concepts.
• Practical knowledge of RF environments, DSP, and hardware debugging tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Eligibility for UK Security Vetting (BPSS minimum required; UK residency conditions apply).

Package & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + flexible working options.
• Private medical cover, pension scheme, and health/wellbeing initiatives.
• Professional development, casual dress, free on-site parking, and company events.

Eligibility for SC is essential