Embedded C++ Software Engineer

Software Engineer – Real-Time Systems (C++ / Linux)

Location: Bristol

Rate: £49.70/hour PAYE (£56.93/hour incl. holiday) or £65/hour Umbrella

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)

Overview

Join a growing software team developing and delivering innovative solutions across a wide range of technologies. You’ll work within a small, dynamic team where initiative and independence are encouraged. The role focuses on the design, development, and integration of real-time software on Linux-based platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake a full range of software engineering activities in line with project and quality requirements.
• Design, develop, and verify C++ code for real-time systems.
• Perform integration testing of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) processing platforms and subsystem components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful software delivery and system performance.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong C++ development experience, particularly within multi-threaded and real-time environments.
• Proven experience in software integration, system testing, and debugging on Linux-based systems.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with UML and tools such as IBM Rhapsody.
• Experience using MATLAB and Python for data analysis.
• Knowledge of NVIDIA CUDA programming.
• Exposure to OpenDDS or other middleware communication frameworks.