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 / WFH 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, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH 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 the More ❯
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 / WFH 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 ❯
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- 25 Days Annual More ❯
Graduate EmbeddedSoftware Engineers (x2) 📍 Location: Bristol, UK Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Up to £37,500 + Discretionary Bonus & Benefits Type: Full-Time, Permanent We'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 More ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH 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 ❯
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Certain Advantage
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an Embedded C++ SoftwareEngineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the role, the position will need to be based onsite. Hourly Rate: £65.00ph … 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++ SoftwareEngineer Job Description: Join a growing Software team in Bristol, working as part of a dynamic team to develop 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. Responsibilities: To undertake a full range of engineering activities in line with relevant processes, quality and other requirements. In particular the development of software for real-time systems. The role will involve C++ More ❯
SoftwareEngineer – 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 … 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 More ❯