Low-Level EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer Location: Bristol, UK Duration: 6-month contract Rate: £65/hour (Umbrella) OR £49.70/hour (+£7.22/hour Holiday pay) Work Pattern: Fully on-site, compressed hours available We seek an engineer who has worked in a military/defence environment/industry within the last 12 months or … who is capable of obtaining security clearance (SC level minimum) Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Low-Level EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer to support ongoing engineering programmes. This role involves the development, verification, and integration of embeddedsoftware solutions, ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and compliance across the full engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop … and maintain embeddedsoftware using C for real-time systems. Contribute to verification activities to ensure robust and reliable software delivery. Support integration of software on ARM-based processing platforms. Produce and review technical documentation, including design specifications. Engage with stakeholders to ensure technical alignment with project goals. Apply software engineering best practices and adhere More ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Systems Engineering and Assessment Limited
Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.? As Senior EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer, working in an agile team of software engineers you will get to work on the design, implementation, test and integration of embeddedsoftware and supporting … applications. Your software engineering skills will be key in SEAs delivery of a range of products and systems to our customers. The Senior EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer can be based from any of our sites (Bristol, Barnstaple or Beckington) with flexible and home working. The salary for this role is up to £65k, depending on experience. What … you'll be doing Software design & development Design of software components and interfaces Implementation, testing and integration of software Diagnosis and remediation of faults Mentoring and supporting junior developers within the team Bid & Proposal Support, agree software work packages (scope, estimates, costs) Define software elements of solutions to support bids and enquiries What we're More ❯
Our esteemed client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, are seeking the expertise of a Low-Level EmbeddedSoftware Engineer. The selected candidate will deliver real-time solutions for advanced in-house weapons. The engineer will be part of a team responsible for the entire software product, from design, development, building, integration … and testing to support. As a Low-Level EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer, the successful candidate will join the EmbeddedSoftware team in Bristol. They will work towards developing real-time software solutions for Missile Units and Subsystems produced internally. Key Responsibilities: As a Low Level & Security softwareengineer, you will be responsible for … developing one or more of our internally developed security solutions and bespoke product lines throughout its/their life cycle. What do you need?: Required: Embedded C programming & debugging Hardware/software integration experience Experience working to standards Experience with ARM processors Basic Linux skills Desirable Full software lifecycle experience (design, development, and testing) Knowledge of Real More ❯
Job Title : Principal EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer Location : Bristol City Centre - 3 Days Per Week On-Site Salary - Up to £72,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Summary: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a passion for leadership and a background in safety-critical embeddedsoftware to step into a … high-impact role, driving both technical delivery and team performance. Responsibilities : Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of embeddedsoftware engineers in a collaborative and high-performing environment. Overseeing the full software development lifecycle – from requirements and design through to implementation, testing, and maintenance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project management and QA, to ensure seamless … Troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges while managing risk and maintaining timelines. Driving continuous improvement, fostering innovation, and supporting professional growth within your team. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in embeddedsoftware development within a safety-critical environment. Solid understanding of embedded systems and RTOS Strong programming skills in C and assembler. Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability More ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Platform Recruitment Limited
Bristol Principal EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer - £80k + great benefits! My client is a leading engineering firm, developing software and hardware for a range of regulated industries. They are looking for a Principal EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer to join their highly motivated team. This is a very interesting opportunity providing the right candidate the opportunity … a range of the latest chips! Location - Bristol (Hybrid) Salary - £70-80 + great benefits! Visa Sponsorship: Available Hybrid working Emphasis on professional development Tech Stack/Skills required : -Embedded C -RTOS or MCU experience - Regulated industry experience - Team leadership experience you will be able to mentor and lead a team of embeddedsoftware engineers. The competitive More ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Certain Advantage
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Low level EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis. Hourly Rate: £65.00 - £68.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the … . Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Low level EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer Job Description: The Real Time Infrastructure and Security Software team is tasked with supplying advanced solutions for our missile sub-systems, often developing state … of the art processing platforms. Interacting with a wider engineering team (including Software, Firmware and Hardware Teams), this role presents the opportunity to develop complex software solutions, as part of a deliverable product, deployed into missile programmes. In a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. Skillset/experience required: Experience in More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £65 - £68 per hour, Benefits Overtime Rate of 'time and a quarter'
EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer Bristol, full time onsite £65ph, UMB, inside IR35 Initial 6-month contract SC must be in place prior to starting this contract Overview of department: MBDA is a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable Engineers to join our Development Facility in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. You will be … responsible for developing the software through the full lifecycle for safety related real-time systems application software for the next generation of Missile Systems. This is a technical hands-on role working the full software lifecycle. Responsibilities: Responsible for delivering the on-board software for the next generation of Missile Systems. This is a hands-on … role and will involve architecting, designing, implementing and testing missile subsystem software to required standards and processes. Skillset/experience required: Minimal: (Good) Authoring Specifications through the full lifecycle: planning, design and test documents. Experience of working with formal requirements capture tool. Requirements Analysis Experience Knowledge of Source Configuration Control Processes (e.g., PVCS, RTC, GIT) Very Good attention to More ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
YT Technologies
EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer Bristol £50,000-£55,000 Hybrid My client is a design and technology consultancy specialising in IoT, embedded systems, and connected devices. They partner with global leaders in defence, medical, industrial, and energy sectors to design and deliver innovative, production-ready technology. Their multidisciplinary team brings together electronics, firmware, software, mechanical design … and manufacturing expertise under one roof. Role Overview Were looking for a Senior EmbeddedEngineer to join a growing team in Bristol This is a client-facing role working directly with major global clients on multiple concurrent projects across diverse sectors. The work is varied, fast-paced, and highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to develop advanced IoT and … embedded systems from concept through to production. This position represents a major career growth opportunity. As my client continues to expand, they are establishing firmware as a distinct and autonomous function within the business. Youll initially take ownership of the embedded function within a key project, then help define the future of the department shaping its processes, standards More ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
ZENOVO LTD
Job Title : EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer Salary : Up to £50,000 (Depending on Experience) Location : Bristol (Hybrid) Job Overview: Zenovo is looking for talented EmbeddedSoftware Engineers (minimum 2 years' commercial experience) to work hybrid with our Bristol-based client. You'll be contributing to projects within a regulated industry, where excellence in software development … is essential. In this role you will be involved in the ongoing development of software for Real-Time Operating Systems, working to recognised safety standards, and delivering high-quality design and test documentation. Key Skills Required: Proficient in C and Assembly programming languages Skilled in Embedded Systems Design and implementation Experienced in software development within controlled and … regulated environments Proficient in working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Strong low-level embedded engineering experience across diverse hardware platforms, including Cortex-M3, Cortex-M4, and Cortex-A7 Experienced in software requirements management and configuration control Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) Benefits : - Annual Salary Review - Performance Related Bonus - Enhanced Company Pension Contribution More ❯
Job Title : EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer Location : Bristol (3 Days Working On-Site Per Week) Salary : Up to £55,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Please Note, No VISA Sponsorship can be offered for this position. Vacancy Overview: This position will see you working in a well-established organisation and team of 40+ engineers who are pioneering … control systems, dynamics, hydraulics, motors, generators, sensors, electronics, data science, signal processing, microcontrollers, and software. Within the team you'll be tasked with the design and development high-performance embeddedsoftware and firmware for next generation products along with the maintenance and improvement of current ones. Responsibilities: Design and develop firmware to support product updates and new product … introductions. Create embedded firmware for safety critical products along with supporting interface and communication systems. Maintain, update, and extend legacy firmware systems. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs in embedded firmware. Use task-tracking tools (e.g., Jira) to log issues, manage workflow, and coordinate development activities. Analyse design challenges and propose effective technical solutions. Install, configure, and maintain development More ❯
Temple Meads, Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom
ZENOVO LTD
Graduate EmbeddedSoftware Engineers (x2) Location: Bristol, UK Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Up to £37,500 + Discretionary Bonus & Benefits Type: Full-Time, PermanentWe’re currently recruiting on behalf of a leading technology company based in Bristol, who are looking to hire two Graduate EmbeddedSoftware Engineers to join their growing development team in January … 2026.This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers to join a collaborative and innovative engineering environment, working on cutting-edge embedded systems and ARM-based technologies. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain embeddedsoftware using C and assembler Collaborate with hardware engineers on embedded systems design Work with Real-Time Operating Systems … RTOS) on ARM processors Assist in testing, debugging, and integrating embedded solutions Follow structured development processes and contribute to code reviews What We’re Looking For: Degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline Solid understanding of C programming and familiarity with assembler Exposure to embedded systems design, either through academic projects or industry More ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Radiodetection Ltd
mbedded SoftwareEngineer SPX Radiodetection, Bristol (Hybrid Role) Are you passionate about embeddedsoftware development? Do you want to be part of a cutting-edge engineering team working on innovative locator products? SPX Radiodetection is looking for a talented Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our multidisciplinary Bristol-based team. About the Role Youll play … a vital role in designing, developing, and maintaining embedded firmware for our real-time, DSP-focused hardware platforms. This is a hybrid position, with office days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, offering a great work-life balance. Youll work on both sustaining existing products and exciting New Product Introductions (NPI). What Youll Do Develop and debug embedded … and innovation projects to push the boundaries of locator technology. Participate in technical peer reviews to maintain high code quality and standards. What Were Looking For Required: Experience in embedded firmware design. Strong C/C++ skills for real-time, embedded development with experience in device driver and peripheral code debugging. Experience with embedded Qt and GUI More ❯