Overview The Electronics & EmbeddedSystems (EES) business unit has world class experts in the provision of real-time embeddedsystems, specialising in safety critical control systems. To continue to grow the business we are now looking for experienced Software Engineers to join our growing team. Responsibilities Design, Development and Verification of complex hardware and software test … Proven experience working as a Software Engineer, developing software solutions for complex projects. Eligibility and willingness to obtain SC Clearance (Security Check Clearance) is essential. Essential skills Experience in embeddedsystems, with a proven track record in developing test systems that interface directly with hardware. Expertise in C, C++, C#, Assembler (8051, 8086), Embedded Linux, VxWorks … Test Stand, and tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody EA, Windchill, and MBSE frameworks is required, along with a background in real-time systems and rapid prototyping. Proficient in SysML and UML, and experience in applying model-based approaches to both systems and software engineering challenges. Experience in developing, maintaining and enhancing complex embeddedsystems, including legacy More ❯
Saffron Walden, Essex, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Matchtech
Software-Focused Project Manager - EmbeddedSystems Location: Cambridgeshire (South) Type: Full-Time Working Pattern: Hybrid (Minimum 3 Days Office-Based) Salary: Competitive Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering innovative, software-led solutions? Join our growing team and help shape technically complex, high-impact projects across a range of sectors. This is a highly … client-facing role requiring close collaboration with sales, engineering, and customer teams to define, secure, and deliver cutting-edge software projects - often with electronics or embeddedsystems elements. The Role Full-time position, reporting to the Head of Project Management Based in South Cambridgeshire, with hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office) Occasional UK and international travel More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £75000 - £85000/annum Pension, Hybrid working
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd
Embedded Software Engineer - Linea Research Based : Letchworth Garden City/Hybrid Term : Permanent, Full time Salary : £40000 - £65000 pa dependent on experience + benefits The Company Linea Research Ltd, part of Focusrite Group PLC, designs and manufactures high performance audio electronics for the professional market. Our amplifiers and processors are used across the world at some of the most … candidate will help develop the firmware on which our products depend. This is a full time, permanent position. We are looking someone with: Experience writing and debugging code on embeddedsystems in C and C++ As an Embedded Developer we would expect you to have some experience of: getting new hardware from initial power up to running … main()' writing low level drivers, test code and unit tests working with common serial interfaces like I2C, UART and SPI etc. working with Real Time Operating Systems, network stacks and Flash filing systems using embedded debugging tools that work with JTAG and Arm Cortex SWD etc. using basic electronics test equipment reading the parts of circuit diagrams More ❯
a talented Senior Firmware & Software Engineer to join their innovative engineering team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong experience in power and embedded electronics, bare-metal development, and C programming to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. About the Role As a Senior Firmware & Software Engineer, you … with the Lead Firmware Engineer, Chief Technical Officer, and Lead Electronics Engineer to meet project milestones and ensure top-quality performance. What Youll Do Design, develop, maintain, and test embedded firmware and software for electric power systems Work closely with hardware engineers to integrate code with electronics Write clear, maintainable code in C/C++ for bare-metal … and embeddedsystems Document development processes and testing procedures Provide technical support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with coding standards and regulatory requirements What Were Looking For Solid experience in embeddedsystems and microcontroller firmware development Proficiency in C and C++ programming Familiarity with cross compilers, debugging tools, and source control systemsMore ❯
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Singular Recruitment
As a Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the development, design, and manufacture of cutting-edge communication systems. Working in a fast-paced environment alongside a talented team, you will be responsible for driving innovation and ensuring the quality and performance of embedded software solutions. You will have the opportunity to work on critical … products that deliver high-impact solutions for customers worldwide. Key responsibilities for the role of Embedded Software Engineer will include: Develop and maintain embedded software for communication systems, including real-time operating systems, device drivers, and communication protocols. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and system architects, to ensure seamless integration of software and … and debug complex issues, optimizing code for performance and memory usage. Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes, including testing, documentation, and code reviews. As the selected Embedded Software Engineer, your background should include: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience (5+ years) in embedded software development. Strong More ❯
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
MBDA
As the Embedded Design Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to guide our team of skilled engineers and contribute to the development of advanced defence technology. This role is ideal for an ambitious individual who excels in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Salary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to … available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities : Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more. The opportunity: Are you an Embedded Digital Design Engineer with team leadership experience and a desire to make a difference? Can you inspire others, drive innovation and encourage collaboration? As the Embedded Design Team … Lead you will be involved in the development of our growing portfolio of complex embedded digital systems. Your role will be leading the day to day line management of the team, identifying opportunities and driving process improvements while promoting a delivery focussed culture on some of the most exciting and challenging products and technology in defence today. The role More ❯
The opportunity: As the Embedded Design Team Lead you will be involved in the development of our growing portfolio of complex embedded digital systems. Your role will be leading the day to day line management of the team, identifying opportunities and driving process improvements while promoting a delivery focussed culture on some of the most exciting and challenging … so requires someone with a real passion and experience of managing teams, planning workload or bids and understanding and owning technical work packages. The portfolio ranges from advanced DSP systems (e.g. Image Processing, Software Defined Radios), complex SoC systems, through to safety and security critical systems; using the latest embedded devices from all the major vendors … e.g. Xilinx, Intel, Texas Instruments, Analogue devices etc). The Embedded Design team are some of the most highly regarded engineers in Electronic Engineering working in a multi-disciplined, fast moving environment which demands excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, skilled and talented team. What we're looking for from you: Demonstrable team leadership experience More ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
UNICORN RESOURCING LIMITED
Technical Systems Lead Location: Cambridge (on site initially) Department: Engineering & Development Salary: up to £45k for someone with at least 2 years experience from University up to £70k for someone with proven experience 5-10 years and relevant education background A cutting-edge technology business is seeking a Technical Systems Lead to join its high-performing Engineering and … will play a key role in shaping product architecture, driving system-level thinking, and contributing to long-term technology strategy. The company specialises in developing high-performance drive electronics, embedded firmware, and control software for industrial systems, with a strong emphasis on innovation and system integration. This is a hands-on, immersive role that would suit a candidate … for solving complex, multidisciplinary challenges. Key Responsibilities Develop end-to-end knowledge of system architecture, from hardware to software Contribute to the design and analysis of fluid dynamics, control systems, and waveform optimisation Support system-level performance reviews and technical investigations Participate in product strategy, technology roadmapping, and customer feedback integration Create documentation, lead knowledge-sharing sessions, and mentor More ❯
built - this might be the role you’ve been looking for. A Cambridge based Deep-Tech company with a world-class team is looking for a low level/Systems Software Engineer that will be working with like minded others on new features for their core product. They value technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and the kind of curiosity … new features • Collaborate with a top tier engineers doing everything from code reviews to complex bug hunts • Solve intellectually stimulating problems About you: • You’re hands-on with C (systems or embedded) and Python. (If you’ve dived deep into debugger/compiler internals, JITs, kernel APIs, x86 or assembly – even better) • You like low-level or embeddedsystems and aren’t afraid of the Linux scheduler • You’re as comfortable thinking about the “big picture” architecture as you are grinding through tricky debugging • You hold a Computer Science degree (or similar), but it’s your passion for elegant solutions and relentless curiosity that sets you apart Why join us? • Work on truly unique, industry-defining More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £40000 - £75000/annum Stock, BUPA, great culture + more
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Arm Limited
continuous innovation "Nice To Have" Skills and Experience : We rate an eagerness to learn new technologies over existing skills. However, any experience in the following would be of benefit: Embedded development of micro controllers or embedded linux (e.g. ZephyrOS, Yocto) High level language experience (e.g. Python, TypeScript) Experience with machine learning and generative AI frameworks (e.g. PyTorch) Experience More ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Singular Recruitment
environments. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop DSP algorithms for modulation, demodulation, filtering, error correction, synchronization, and other signal processing tasks Implement algorithms in simulation (e.g., MATLAB, Python) and in embedded environments (e.g., C/C++ on DSPs, FPGAs, or SoCs) Analyze system-level performance, including link budgets and BER performance Collaborate with FPGA, software, and systems engineers to … support hardware-software integration Optimize DSP code for computational efficiency, memory usage, and real-time constraints Participate in design reviews, verification activities, and lab-based testing of communications systems Required Skills and Experience: Strong experience in digital signal processing for communications systems Hands-on experience with implementation in C/C++ for embeddedsystems or fixed … point processors Solid understanding of key DSP concepts: FFTs, FIR/IIR filters, adaptive filtering, modulation techniques, channel coding, etc. Exposure to real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal development environments Ability to interpret and influence system-level design decisions Desirable Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (advanced degrees preferred) Experience with FPGA/ More ❯
This position offers a roughly 80/20 split between hands-on embedded software development and leadership responsibilities, supporting a small team of 3-5 specialist software engineers. Projects are varied-ranging from short 2-day sprints to full-scale 2-year development programmes-across a wide range of industries. It's an excellent fit for someone with solid … embedded software experience and some exposure toleadership-whether direct orinformal-who's ready to take the next step. A broader understanding of cloud or application-level development is also useful, given the diversity of work. Location: Commute from Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Braintree, Hitchen, Harlow, St Neots, Bury St Edmunds, Chelmsford (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Type: Permanent | Hands-on … role combining software development with team leadership. You'll lead a small, close-knit sub-team within a larger multidisciplinary software group, contributing to the design and delivery of embeddedsystems for a range of real-world applications-from radar and sensing technologies to IoT devices and advanced communication systems. Projects span sectors such as defence, healthcare, and More ❯
Saffron Walden, Essex, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Technical Futures
A Lead Software Engineer with a solid background in Embedded Software development (C/C++), good knowledge of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. Youll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). This dynamic Consultancy works across sectors such as Defence, Healthcare, Industrial and … Communications delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A solid academic background. Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C/C++. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Experience with DSP. Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people). … A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software. A career spanning several different industries. Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment. In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute directly to engineering work; will provide line management More ❯
CB10, Great Chesterford, Essex, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Technical Futures Ltd
A Lead Software Engineer with a solid background in Embedded Software development (C/C++), good knowledge of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. You’ll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). This dynamic Consultancy works across sectors such as Defence, Healthcare, Industrial … and Communications – delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A solid academic background. Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C/C++. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Experience with DSP. Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people … . A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software. A career spanning several different industries. Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment. In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute directly to engineering work; will provide line More ❯
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join an established and forward-thinking engineering team within a UK-based technology company located in Kent. The successful Lead Systems Architect - Electronics will define, design, and oversee system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components. The role balances … modularity, and maintainability in designs. Serve as the technical authority and primary point of coordination for system-level design Technical Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical/systems engineering (Master's/PhD preferred). 10+ years in electronic product development; 3+ years in an architect/lead role. Proven track record in electrical measurement equipment (e.g. … Multimeters, oscilloscopes, analysers). Strong knowledge of embeddedsystems, analogue (analog)/digital design, data acquisition, and signal conditioning. Experience with SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, and version-controlled design workflows This is a permanent position for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics based in Kent, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful and technically varied projects in More ❯
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join an established and forward-thinking engineering team within a UK-based technology company located in Kent. The successful Lead Systems Architect - Electronics will define, design, and oversee system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components. The role balances … modularity, and maintainability in designs. Serve as the technical authority and primary point of coordination for system-level design Technical Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical/systems engineering (Master's/PhD preferred). 10+ years in electronic product development; 3+ years in an architect/lead role. Proven track record in electrical measurement equipment (e.g. … Multimeters, oscilloscopes, analysers). Strong knowledge of embeddedsystems, analogue (analog)/digital design, data acquisition, and signal conditioning. Experience with SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, and version-controlled design workflows This is a permanent position for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics based in Kent, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful and technically varied projects in More ❯
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join an established and forward-thinking engineering team within a UK-based technology company located in Kent. The successful Lead Systems Architect - Electronics will define, design, and oversee system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components. The role balances … modularity, and maintainability in designs. Serve as the technical authority and primary point of coordination for system-level design Technical Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical/systems engineering (Master's/PhD preferred). 10+ years in electronic product development; 3+ years in an architect/lead role. Proven track record in electrical measurement equipment (e.g. … Multimeters, oscilloscopes, analysers). Strong knowledge of embeddedsystems, analogue (analog)/digital design, data acquisition, and signal conditioning. Experience with SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, and version-controlled design workflows This is a permanent position for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics based in Kent, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful and technically varied projects in More ❯
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join an established and forward-thinking engineering team within a UK-based technology company located in Kent. The successful Lead Systems Architect - Electronics will define, design, and oversee system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components. The role balances … modularity, and maintainability in designs. Serve as the technical authority and primary point of coordination for system-level design Technical Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical/systems engineering (Master's/PhD preferred). 10+ years in electronic product development; 3+ years in an architect/lead role. Proven track record in electrical measurement equipment (e.g. … Multimeters, oscilloscopes, analysers). Strong knowledge of embeddedsystems, analogue (analog)/digital design, data acquisition, and signal conditioning. Experience with SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, and version-controlled design workflows This is a permanent position for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics based in Kent, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful and technically varied projects in More ❯
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join an established and forward-thinking engineering team within a UK-based technology company located in Kent. The successful Lead Systems Architect - Electronics will define, design, and oversee system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components. The role balances … modularity, and maintainability in designs. Serve as the technical authority and primary point of coordination for system-level design Technical Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical/systems engineering (Master's/PhD preferred). 10+ years in electronic product development; 3+ years in an architect/lead role. Proven track record in electrical measurement equipment (e.g. … Multimeters, oscilloscopes, analysers). Strong knowledge of embeddedsystems, analogue (analog)/digital design, data acquisition, and signal conditioning. Experience with SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, and version-controlled design workflows This is a permanent position for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics based in Kent, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful and technically varied projects in More ❯
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join an established and forward-thinking engineering team within a UK-based technology company located in Kent. The successful Lead Systems Architect - Electronics will define, design, and oversee system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components. The role balances … modularity, and maintainability in designs. Serve as the technical authority and primary point of coordination for system-level design Technical Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical/systems engineering (Master's/PhD preferred). 10+ years in electronic product development; 3+ years in an architect/lead role. Proven track record in electrical measurement equipment (e.g. … Multimeters, oscilloscopes, analysers). Strong knowledge of embeddedsystems, analogue (analog)/digital design, data acquisition, and signal conditioning. Experience with SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, and version-controlled design workflows This is a permanent position for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics based in Kent, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful and technically varied projects in More ❯
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join an established and forward-thinking engineering team within a UK-based technology company located in Kent. The successful Lead Systems Architect - Electronics will define, design, and oversee system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components. The role balances … modularity, and maintainability in designs. Serve as the technical authority and primary point of coordination for system-level design Technical Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical/systems engineering (Master's/PhD preferred). 10+ years in electronic product development; 3+ years in an architect/lead role. Proven track record in electrical measurement equipment (e.g. … Multimeters, oscilloscopes, analysers). Strong knowledge of embeddedsystems, analogue (analog)/digital design, data acquisition, and signal conditioning. Experience with SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, and version-controlled design workflows This is a permanent position for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics based in Kent, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful and technically varied projects in More ❯
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join an established and forward-thinking engineering team within a UK-based technology company located in Kent. The successful Lead Systems Architect - Electronics will define, design, and oversee system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components. The role balances … modularity, and maintainability in designs. Serve as the technical authority and primary point of coordination for system-level design Technical Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical/systems engineering (Master's/PhD preferred). 10+ years in electronic product development; 3+ years in an architect/lead role. Proven track record in electrical measurement equipment (e.g. … Multimeters, oscilloscopes, analysers). Strong knowledge of embeddedsystems, analogue (analog)/digital design, data acquisition, and signal conditioning. Experience with SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, and version-controlled design workflows This is a permanent position for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics based in Kent, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful and technically varied projects in More ❯
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics to join an established and forward-thinking engineering team within a UK-based technology company located in Kent. The successful Lead Systems Architect - Electronics will define, design, and oversee system architecture for new product development, ensuring seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and software components. The role balances … modularity, and maintainability in designs. Serve as the technical authority and primary point of coordination for system-level design Technical Skills/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical/systems engineering (Master's/PhD preferred). 10+ years in electronic product development; 3+ years in an architect/lead role. Proven track record in electrical measurement equipment (e.g. … Multimeters, oscilloscopes, analysers). Strong knowledge of embeddedsystems, analogue (analog)/digital design, data acquisition, and signal conditioning. Experience with SysML, MATLAB/Simulink, and version-controlled design workflows This is a permanent position for a Lead Systems Architect - Electronics based in Kent, offering a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful and technically varied projects in More ❯
This global innovation powerhouse is seeking a Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer with an embeddedsystems focus to join their team near Royston. You should have good knowledge of analogue & digital electronics design as well as the full product lifecycle and be happy to be hands on as well as lead a small team of one or two … nature of this position and required security clearance, please only apply if you are a British Citizen.**** On a day to day basis, you will be developing solutions at systems level as well as taking on detailed electronic design work with a creative outlook to realise concepts. What do we need from you? With a Hardware focus, you should … issues in at least two of the following areas: Well versed in a breadth of core electronics disciplines including analogue and digital circuit design and a deep understanding of embedded systems. An excellent understanding of key embedded technologies including FPGA, high-end CPUs and SoCs, high speed communication techniques and DDRx memory. Exposure to the full product lifecycle More ❯
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Singular Recruitment
development, part of a multi-national enterprise with revenues in the billions and a footprint spanning continents. Our client is renowned for driving innovation in high-performance, mission-critical systems that power modern connectivity. With a focus on cutting-edge research, robust product development, and strategic long-term projects, they are expanding their engineering team to support growing demand. … the opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact projects within a collaborative, technically strong team. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement digital designs using VHDL for FPGAs used in communication systems Collaborate with system architects, hardware designers, and software engineers to define and refine FPGA requirements Perform simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis Conduct design verification, validation, and … focus on VHDL Solid understanding of digital design principles, simulation tools, and synthesis flow Experience with major FPGA platforms (e.g., Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Microsemi) Familiarity with version control systems and scripting (e.g., Tcl, Python) Competent in debugging and troubleshooting FPGA designs in a lab environment Experience in communications systems (wireless, optical, satellite, or related) is a strong More ❯