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Embedded Software Engineer (ADA) 6 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £70ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using ADA? Do you have experience in Embedded Software? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Embedded Software Engineer (ADA), you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Developing Real Time Embedded Software in ADA on a power PC Testing the embedded Software Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem, and System level testing on both host and target platforms Running tests, analysing results, and using target test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes Documenting the Software Your skillset may include: Experience developing More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer (C) 6 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £68ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using C? Do you have experience in Embedded Software? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Embedded Software Engineer (C), you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Developing, integrating, and testing … embedded Software Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem, and System level testing on both host and target platforms Running tests, analysing results, and using target test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes Documentation and Design work in UML Your skillset may include: Experience with C Programming Language Experience testing software products for More ❯

Low-Level Embedded Software Engineer 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 Embedded Software Engineer to support ongoing engineering programmes. This role involves the development, verification, and integration of embedded software solutions, ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and compliance across the full engineering lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Develop … and maintain embedded software 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 ❯

Embedded Software Engineer About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop safety-related real-time application software for next-generation systems. This is a hands-on role covering the full software lifecycle, from architecture and design to implementation and testing. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and verify embedded software for complex systems. Work with formal requirements capture tools and configuration management processes. Conduct unit testing and code coverage analysis using industry-standard tools. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a lab environment. Essential Skills: Strong experience in bare-metal embedded software development using C/C++. Knowledge of safety-critical standards (e.g., DO178C Level B More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop safety-related real-time application software for next-generation systems. This is a hands-on role covering the full software lifecycle, from architecture and design to implementation and testing. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and verify embedded software for complex systems. Work with formal requirements capture tools and configuration management processes. Conduct unit testing and code coverage analysis using industry-standard tools. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a lab environment. Essential Skills: Strong experience in bare-metal embedded software development using C/C++. Knowledge of safety-critical standards (e.g., DO178C Level B More ❯

Software Engineer - Embedded Systems (Safety-Critical) Stevenage | Onsite (some hybrid flexibility) £70 per hour via umbrella | 6-month contract (extensions likely) Overview A leading defence technology company is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their development team in Stevenage. You'll play a key role in designing and delivering safety-critical, real-time embedded software for next-generation missile and defence systems. This is a hands-on role working across the full software development lifecycle - from requirements and design through to testing, verification, and delivery. Key Responsibilities Develop, test, and verify embedded software in C/C++ for safety-critical real-time systems. Work across the full software … with systems, electronics, and integration engineers. Ensure compliance with safety-critical standards such as DO-178C Level B or equivalent. Skills & Experience Required Essential: Proven experience developing bare-metal embedded software in C/C++. Strong understanding of the full software lifecycle, including requirements and verification. Experience with requirements management and version control tools (e.g., DOORS, GIT More ❯

Software Engineer - Embedded Systems (Safety-Critical) ?? Stevenage | Onsite (some hybrid flexibility) ?? £70 per hour via umbrella | 6-month contract (extensions likely) Overview A leading defence technology company is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their development team in Stevenage. You'll play a key role in designing and delivering safety-critical, real-time embedded software for next-generation missile and defence systems. This is a hands-on role working across the full software development lifecycle - from requirements and design through to testing, verification, and delivery. Key Responsibilities Develop, test, and verify embedded software in C/C++ for safety-critical real-time systems. Work across the full software … with systems, electronics, and integration engineers. Ensure compliance with safety-critical standards such as DO-178C Level B or equivalent. Skills & Experience Required Essential: Proven experience developing bare-metal embedded software in C/C++. Strong understanding of the full software lifecycle, including requirements and verification. Experience with requirements management and version control tools (e.g., DOORS, GIT More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer (Automotive Safety) Hybrid - Hethel A leading automotive technology company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to establish and manage the development environment for its next-generation safety-critical systems. This position will involve setting up and qualifying embedded toolchains, defining software processes in line with ISO 26262, and supporting … the entire safety lifecycle from requirements to validation. Essential Skills: Strong understanding of the ISO 26262 functional safety lifecycle, including ASIL levels and software tool qualification. Experience setting up embedded toolchains , including compilers, debuggers, and CI/CD for embedded systems. Proficiency with model-based design tools such as MATLAB and Simulink . Solid knowledge of real …/C++ compliance and using static analysis tools (e.g., Polyspace, QAC). Proven experience with requirements traceability tools such as DOORS, Polarion, or Jama . Hands-on experience with embedded software integration and validation in SIL, PIL, or HIL environments . This is an urgent role, and the hiring team is actively shortlisting candidates. Please apply with your More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer - Real-Time Systems Rate: £50-55/hour (Outside IR35) Length: 6 Months Location: Bristol Join a team developing cutting-edge communication and control system s . You'll design and deliver the embedded software that powers advanced terminal technology - from real-time control logic to intuitive user interfaces and APIs. You … ll work in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn complex requirements into reliable, high-performance embedded solutions. What You'll Do Design, code, and test embedded software in C++ for real-time systems Translate requirements into robust, maintainable architecture and design documentation Debug and validate software on both simulated and target hardware … and integration tests Collaborate with other engineers to optimise system performance and reliability Contribute to continuous improvement within an agile workflow What You'll Bring Proven experience in C++ embedded software development Full lifecycle experience - design, development, testing, and maintenance Strong knowledge of Linux and FreeRTOS environments Understanding of hardware interfaces (Serial, Ethernet, SPI, CAN, etc.) Skilled in More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer - Real-Time Systems Rate: 50-55/hour (Outside IR35) Length: 6 Months Location: Bristol Join a team developing cutting-edge communication and control system s . You'll design and deliver the embedded software that powers advanced terminal technology - from real-time control logic to intuitive user interfaces and APIs. You … ll work in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn complex requirements into reliable, high-performance embedded solutions. What You'll Do Design, code, and test embedded software in C++ for real-time systems Translate requirements into robust, maintainable architecture and design documentation Debug and validate software on both simulated and target hardware … and integration tests Collaborate with other engineers to optimise system performance and reliability Contribute to continuous improvement within an agile workflow What You'll Bring Proven experience in C++ embedded software development Full lifecycle experience - design, development, testing, and maintenance Strong knowledge of Linux and FreeRTOS environments Understanding of hardware interfaces (Serial, Ethernet, SPI, CAN, etc.) Skilled in More ❯

Our esteemed client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, are seeking the expertise of a Low-Level Embedded Software 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 Embedded Software Engineer, the successful candidate will join the Embedded Software 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 software engineer, 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 ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit an Embedded C Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. This role can be worked on a 4 day week basis. Hourly Rate: £68.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and … to Thursday). 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 Embedded C Software Engineer Job Description: Join a growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team to develop, test and deliver innovative solutions … by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.You will need to be able to work independently and be self driven whilst providing some technical leadership. You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the SW More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit an Embedded C Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. This role can be worked on a 4 day week basis. Hourly Rate: £68.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and … to Thursday). 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 Embedded C Software Engineer Job Description: Join a growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team to develop, test and deliver innovative solutions … by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. You will need to be able to work independently and be self driven whilst providing some technical leadership. You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Low level Embedded Software Engineer 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 Embedded Software Engineer 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 ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Low level Embedded Software Engineer 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 Embedded Software Engineer 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 ❯

I'm recruiting for a small business in Cheltenham who are looking for an Embedded SW Engineer on a 3 month contract (outside IR35) to help during a busy period. The work involves embedded C development on Nordic micros. Some bare-metal work and some running Zephyr RTOS. ROLE: Embedded Software Engineer LOCATION: Cheltenham … DURATION: 3 months START: Immediate RATE: up to £55ph (Outside IR35) Skills required for the Embedded Software Engineer are: Embedded C Nordic micros (Zephyr RTOS) UART/I2C/SPI protocols Fast/agile development Regression testing/revision control The work will be done mostly on-site with some/little flexibility offered when needed. More ❯

Embedded C Software Engineer Location: Stevenage Contract: 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension) Rate: £51.98/hour PAYE (£59.54/hour incl. holiday) or £68/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 This engineering role focuses on the development and implementation of embedded C software solutions for real-time systems. The successful candidate will work on-site within a collaborative engineering environment, contributing to the design and programming of embedded systems operating on bare-metal and real-time operating systems. Key Responsibilities Design and develop embedded software using C for real-time applications. Implement and debug bare-metal software solutions. Develop software within real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS. Apply UML methodologies for structured software design. Manage and trace software requirements using DOORS. Support testing, integration, and validation of embedded software. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the More ❯

Embedded C Software Engineer Location: Stevenage Contract: 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension) Rate: £51.98/hour PAYE (£59.54/hour incl. holiday) or £68/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 This engineering role focuses on the development and implementation of embedded C software solutions for real-time systems. The successful candidate will work on-site within a collaborative engineering environment, contributing to the design and programming of embedded systems operating on bare-metal and real-time operating systems. Key Responsibilities Design and develop embedded software using C for real-time applications. Implement and debug bare-metal software solutions. Develop software within real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS. Apply UML methodologies for structured software design. Manage and trace software requirements using DOORS. Support testing, integration, and validation of embedded software. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the More ❯

Contract Senior Embedded Software Engineer Avanti Recruitment is working with a leading technology company that designs and develops high-performance electronic systems used in real-world, mission-critical environments. The business is expanding its engineering capability to deliver the next generation of smart instrumentation products where precision, speed, and reliability are essential. You will take ownership across … the full software development lifecycle. This includes architecture, implementation, integration, and testing of embedded systems that meet exacting performance and safety requirements. You will be expected to attend the office three days per week. Core Tech • Embedded C • 16/32-bit microcontrollers • RTOS • Communication protocols: SPI, I2C, TCP/IP • Firmware for peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C … etc.) If you are an experienced Embedded Software Engineer seeking your next contract and available to start soon, please apply online today. More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an Embedded ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis. Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard … to Thursday). 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 Embedded ADA Software Engineer Job Description: Join the growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team to develop, test and deliver innovative solutions … by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.You will need to be able to work independently and be self driven whilst providing some technical leadership. You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the SW More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an Embedded ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis. Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard … to Thursday). 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 Embedded ADA Software Engineer Job Description: Join the growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team to develop, test and deliver innovative solutions … by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. You will need to be able to work independently and be self driven whilst providing some technical leadership. You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer Location: Stevenage, UK Contract: 6 months Rate: £53.51/hour PAYE (£61.29/hour incl. holiday) or £70/hour Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. Overview: Hands-on role developing safety-critical embedded software for next-generation missile systems, covering the full software lifecycle from requirements and design to implementation, testing, and verification. Key Responsibilities: Develop, test, and verify embedded real-time software. Produce and maintain specifications, design, and test documentation. Debug complex issues and ensure compliance with safety standards. Work in a lab environment with live hardware and … cross-disciplinary teams. Required Skills & Experience: Strong C/C++ and bare-metal embedded development experience. Knowledge of requirements tools (e.g., DOORS) and configuration management (e.g., Git, RTC). Unit testing experience with LDRA, RAPITA, or similar tools. Familiarity with high-integrity software standards (DO178C Level B, SIL-4). Desirable: Experience with defence standards, microcontrollers, hardware testing More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit an Embedded C/C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid/Remote working: The … occasional remote working. 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 Embedded C/C++ Software Engineer Job Description: The company is a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable Engineers to … join the 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 More ❯

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit an Embedded C/C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter Location: Stevenage Hybrid/Remote working: The … occasional remote working. 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 Embedded C/C++ Software Engineer Job Description: The company is a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable Engineers to … join the 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 More ❯

Embedded Ada Software Engineer required for a long term contract assignment on site Stevenage Responsibilities: Developing Real Time Embedded SW in ADA on a power PC Testing the embedded SW Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem and System level testing on both host and target platforms Running tests, analysing results and using target … experience required: Ideally the candidate will have experience in the following areas: Experience developing in the ADA Programming Language and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised, and documented software Experience of programming embedded Software on a Power PC Experience of testing embedded SW and using test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes … protocols Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis 'Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software" Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and More ❯