Senior Software Engineer – Defence Tech & Embedded Systems

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work onsite in Farnborough. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing software solutions across various platforms including Embedded Linux and Bare-metal MCUs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in an engineering or science-based discipline and a strong background in C / C++, Rust, and data analytics. Join a talented team to work on cutting-edge technologies that make a real impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth and learning

Collaborative engineering environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test software solutions.
• Develop software across various platforms including Bare-metal MCUs and Embedded Linux.
• Work flexibly across technologies, collaborating with hardware and electronics teams.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C / C++

Rust

Data analytics using Jupyter Notebooks

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in engineering, mathematics, or science-based discipline

Tools

GUI frameworks such as eGUI, GTK, or Tauri

Web technologies: HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, React

Job description

A leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work onsite in Farnborough. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing software solutions across various platforms including Embedded Linux and Bare-metal MCUs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in an engineering or science-based discipline and a strong background in C / C++, Rust, and data analytics. Join a talented team to work on cutting-edge technologies that make a real impact.