Experienced Embedded Software Consultant

Salary: £50,000 - 75,000 per year

Requirements:

• Eligibility for UK security clearance is required.
• We are not able to offer UKVI sponsorship for this role.
• We are looking for 3+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• We want a strong track record of designing and implementing robust technical solutions.
• We require a relevant degree.
• We are looking for confidence working in Linux.
• We require programming experience in C and at least one additional language such as C++, C#, or MATLAB.
• Experience with bare-metal or RTOS development on ARM targets would be an advantage.
• Experience with high-level software architecture would be an advantage.
• Experience with embedded software debugging techniques would be an advantage.
• Experience in electronics development and hands-on debugging would be an advantage.
• Experience scripting for test, automation, or signal processing using Python or MATLAB would be an advantage.
• Engineers from any sector are encouraged to apply.
• Defence experience is welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities:

• We collaborate with elite, multi-disciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and designers.
• We explore pioneering concepts and turn them into reality.
• We work across the full product lifecycle, from first principles through to fully functioning prototypes.
• We capture requirements.
• We design architectures.
• We develop and test solutions.
• We deliver working systems.
• We help build on a strong track record while developing our careers at the cutting edge of technology.

Technologies:

• ARM
• C#
• Embedded
• Linux
• Matlab
• Python
• Security
• C++

More:

We are seeking an Experienced Embedded Software Consultant to help protect the UKs Defence and Homeland Security against emerging technological and cyber threats. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our mission, working with curious, driven people who value individuality, inclusion, and shared purpose. We offer the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of technology, and we also have an attractive referral scheme.

last updated 34 week of 2026