Senior Software Engineer - Defence & Embedded Systems

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Farnborough. You will develop software solutions across multiple platforms, including embedded systems and Linux applications. The ideal candidate has expertise in C/C++, Rust, and Agile practices, while also being eligible for Developed Vetting security clearance. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and work in cutting-edge defense technology, with opportunities for growth and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth and learning

Collaborative engineering team

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance.
• Experience in embedded Linux application, kernel, or driver development.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test software solutions.
• Develop software across a wide range of platforms.
• Produce high-quality documentation covering requirements, design, and testing.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C / C++

Rust

Python

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in engineering, mathematics, or science-based discipline

Tools

Jupyter Notebooks

Various GUI frameworks

Python scripting

HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, React

Job description

A leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Farnborough. You will develop software solutions across multiple platforms, including embedded systems and Linux applications. The ideal candidate has expertise in C/C++, Rust, and Agile practices, while also being eligible for Developed Vetting security clearance. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and work in cutting-edge defense technology, with opportunities for growth and competitive compensation.