Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

The Engineering function delivers specialist capabilities, creating innovative solutions by combining electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in complex and critical environments.

Work in a small, multi-disciplined engineering team to develop solutions for challenging customer problems, from early research and rapid prototypes to full product development and release. Apply flexible approaches across multiple frameworks and coding languages to bring concepts to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across the development lifecycle: design, implement, and test solutions.

• Develop software for bare-metal MCUs, signal processing, Embedded Linux, GUI (Windows, Linux, mobile), and data analytics (Jupyter notebooks).

• Program in Rust, C/C++, Python, or web frameworks as required.

• Collaborate with FPGAs, electronic design, and mechanical teams.

• Work in agile teams to balance requirements, schedule, and cost.

• Produce documentation from requirements, design, and testing.

• Ensure information security compliance in line with Government regulations.

Role Requirements

• Willing and able to obtain SC clearance; DV clearance later.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or equivalent experience.

• Experience in at least one of: Embedded Linux development, kernel/driver work, or programming in C/C++ or Rust.

• Knowledge of software development lifecycles, Object-Oriented Design, design patterns, and software testing.

Desirable Skills

• GUI frameworks: eGUI, GTK, Tauri

• Yocto, Petalinux, uBoot

• Python, Jupyter, MATLAB

• Web development: HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, React

• iOS/Android development

• Communication protocols: TCP, QUIC, WiFi

• GNU Radio, Software Defined Radios, FPGA experience

• UML design tools such as Enterprise Architect

Our Benefits

Every employee is offered a flexible benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus scheme

• Private medical cover

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy 5 extra days)

• Pension contributions

• 4x life assurance cover

• Flexible working hours, including early finish Fridays

• Additional perks such as cycle-to-work scheme, will writing, and more

• Security clearance allowance (if applicable)

Please reach out for further details!